How to Protect Coriander Crop from Frost
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Frost during winter can damage coriander crops. Proper irrigation, smoke and nutrient sprays help protect crops from frost damage.
Khetiwadi Team4 min read12,698 views
What is Frost?
When temperature falls below zero degree Celsius during winter, dew droplets freeze and form ice particles. When these particles settle on crops, it is called frost.
Frost usually occurs during December and January.
Methods to Protect Crops from Frost
- Sow coriander between 10 November and 20 November.
- If frost is expected, irrigate the field immediately.
- Burn crop residues or dry waste around the field to create smoke during midnight.
Nutrient and Chemical Sprays
- Spray sulfur solution 0.1% or 1 ml per liter.
- Spray sulfur 15 grams and borax 10 grams per pump.
- If frost risk is high, spray Dimethyl Sulfoxide @ 75 grams per 1000 liters during flowering stage.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can coriander crops be protected from frost?
Timely irrigation, smoke and spraying sulfur or borax help protect coriander crops from frost.
Related crops: coriander
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- coriander farming
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