Weed Management and Intercultural Operations in Onion Crop
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Weed management is essential in onion crops as weeds compete with plants for nutrients, water and sunlight.
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Importance of Weed Management in Onion Crop
During the kharif season, weeds grow rapidly in onion fields. If not controlled in time, they compete with onion plants for nutrients, water and sunlight which reduces crop yield.
Importance of Intercultural Operations
Regular weeding helps keep the field free from weeds and allows onion plants to grow properly.
Chemical Weed Control
After transplanting onion seedlings, broadleaf and grassy weeds can be controlled by spraying:
- Oxyfluorfen @ 1 ml per liter of water
- Targa Super @ 2 ml per liter of water
Precautions
- Spray only when the soil is moist.
- Inspect the field regularly for weed growth.
- Maintain proper spacing between plants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are weeds harmful in onion crops?
Weeds compete with onion plants for nutrients, water and sunlight which reduces crop yield.
Related crops: onion
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