Tropical and subtropical vegetables (2+1)

Irrigation

• Generally drumstick does not require much irrigation and it is a drought tolerant crop. Irrigation is given in the pits before sowing and on the third day after sowing .Care should be taken to avoid moisture stress till the germination. Later on, irrigation is done once in 10 to 15 days according to soil type. There should not be any water stagnation. There will be flower drop when the soil is dry or wet. Hence optimum moisture should be maintained.