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Land preparation

 
• Land is prepared well by 4-5 ploughings. It should be raised by 5-10 cm from the adjacent areas. It is done by applying soil collected from ponds or tanks. The land is raised with proper gradient on both sides for quick drainage of excess water. Before use, the soil should be pasteurized by solarization technique. In Maharashtra, the selected land is ploughed twice and harrowed 4-5 times before levelling. In Madhya Pradesh, the land is first dug manually. Then it is irrigated, pulverized and levelled. Afterwards, beds of suitable size (15cm high and 30cm broad) are prepared.