Seed and Soil Treatment in Garlic and Onion Farming
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Seed and soil treatment is essential to protect garlic and onion crops from soil-borne and seed-borne diseases.
Khetiwadi Team4 min read7,626 views
Importance of Seed and Soil Treatment
Garlic and onion crops are often affected by soil-borne and seed-borne diseases. Proper seed and soil treatment before sowing helps protect crops and improves plant growth.
Soil Treatment
Apply Trichoderma viride @ 2.5 kg per hectare mixed with 60–70 kg of farmyard manure and keep it in shade with slight moisture for 8–10 days. Mix it into the soil during final land preparation.
Also apply neem cake @ 200 kg per hectare to control soil-borne diseases.
Seed Treatment
Treat garlic cloves or onion seeds with Trichoderma @ 5 grams per kg seed before sowing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is seed treatment important in garlic and onion?
Seed treatment protects crops from seed-borne and soil-borne diseases.
Related crops: garlic, onion
Tags
- garlic farming
- onion farming
- seed treatment agriculture
- lahsun ki kheti
- pyaaz ki kheti
