Cultural Practices

Plough the field by rotavator or cultivator to get a fine tilth. Remove the weeds and crop stubbles before proper levelling.
Sow either by seed drill or behind plough in rows 20 cm apart with a seed rate of 35-40 kg/ha for DSR to ensure optimum crop stand and better canopy cover, thereby suppress the weed growth. For mechanical weed control by power weeder, the spacing between the rows should be 25 cm.
Avoid basal N application in high weed-infested areas as it stimulates weed growth. Apply the recommended N fertilizer in 3-4 equal splits depending upon the duration starting from 15-20 days after emergence (DAE), and rest at 15-20 days interval, i.e., 35-40 and 55-60 days after sowing.