Cultural practices
The intercultural
operations should be done regularly to keep the crop free from weeds and
aeration of the root system. Hoeing should not be deep to avoid injury to the
roots. During rainy season, the roots of plants in ridge planting maybe
exposed, which requires adequate earthing. When earthing or ridging is done,
the side dressing of nitrogenous fertilizer should also be done for healthy
growth of the crop.