Check basins

  • Construct bunds around the field to control the irrigation water.
  • Suitable for heavy soil with low infiltration rate
  • Mustard requires about 31-40 cms of water.
  • The first irrigation should be given at the flowering stage which is about 30 days after sowing.
  • The second irrigation should be given at the pod formation stage which is about 60-65 days after sowing.
  • Mustard crop is very sensitive to lack of soil moisture at flowering and grain formation stages.
  • One irrigation after 25 days of sowing is necessary in Taria crop.
  • Mustard crop field should have a good water drainage system.
  • Mustard plant is very sensitive to water logging conditions.
  •  When only one irrigation is available then it should be given 30 to 35 days after sowing.