Spices and Condiments (1+1)

Irrigation and Intercropping

Irrigation
Betelvine requires high soil moisture. Frequent light irrigation is necessary depending upon the season. Irrigation should be need-based. The flood irrigation should be avoided. Since over irrigation or excess water causes wilting of plants, proper drainage is essential during rainy season. The initial tests of drip irrigations systems in betel vine plantation has shown rich promise in Maharashtra.

Intercrops:
To get additional income, often many growers are cultivating intercrops, such as cucurbits, coccinia, chillies, ginger, banana, drumstic, brinjal, bendi etc., in North India. But, it is not common in other states.