Cultural practices
Deep hoeing is recommended during the first year
to check weed growth. Weeding should be done on regular basis especially around
the plants. Application of Fluchloralin or Alachlorin or Butachlorine (2.0
g./ha.) as pre-emergence herbicide two months after transplanting can
effectively control the weeds for a period of four months. Earthing up is done
before or after the onset of monsoon to avoid water-logging and also to help
the plants to stand erect.