Transplanted Redgram Package of Practices
Transplanted Redgram Package of Practices
Transplanted Redgram Package of Practices
Package of Practices
INTRODUCTION:
Timely sowing is the non-monetary key input in Redgram for realizing good yields. In our state,
generally redgram is sown between June and August months in various agro-climatic zones. The crop
comes to reproductive stage between September and November months. During the years of low
rainfall, the reproductive phase of the crop coincides with moisture stress conditions and associated
terminal drought situations. Any measure of advancing the planting time reduces the risk from terminal
drought stress. But, late onset of monsoons, which are being experienced more frequently, doesnt
allow for timely sowing. In such situations, raising the nursery in advance (in the month of May) and
transplanting the 30 45 days old redgram seedlings is the best method to mitigate terminal drought
stress during poor rainfall years due to enhanced rooting architecture.
JUSTIFICATION:
Transplanting technique is a novel and revolutionary agronomic approach to boost Redgram
yields. Transplanting technique in Redgram provides ample scope in enhancing the yields and
economics of Redgram farmers under limited water availability conditions in Andhra Pradesh
especially in ground water dependent areas. Preliminary studies carried out at Agril. Research Station,
Tandur under rainfed conditions revealed almost four fold increase (1760 kg/ha) in productivity
compared to that of average productivity from conventional system in the state (450 kg/ha). Deshmukh
(2010) also reported multifold advantages of transplanting method in redgram over conventional
sowing method. It saved input cost in the form of less seed rate, less plant protection etc. The
transplanting technique increased 2-3 fold yield (15.5 to 34.8 q/ha) due to profuse branching and
flowering. Further, the crop can perform even better under irrigated conditions.
As transplanting technique provide more opportunity time for vegetative growth than in the
conventional planting system, it may respond positively to the application of external inputs viz., plant
nutrients and irrigation.
EXPECTED BENEFIT TO THE FARMING COMMUNITY DUE TO ADOPTION:
In Andhra Pradesh presently, Redgram crop is being cultivated in about 12 lakh hectares yielding
approximately 2.0 lakh tones with a productivity level of mere 450 kg/ha. Adoption of transplanting
technique even in 25% of the traditional redgram area, with 3-4 fold increase, over current 2.0 lakh
tonnes, the production levels in the state might be shooting up to 3.5 lakh tonnes. There also exists a
wide scope for introducing the Redgram into non-traditional areas to replace the prevailing nonremunerative crops. Further, the transplanting technique can be a hope of ray under future climate
change scenario which demands efficient terminal stress mitigation options for stabilizing / enhancing
the crop productivity.
Package of Practices
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Particulars
Suitable Variety
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Seed Rate
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2)
Seed Treatment
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2)
Nursery
management 1)
technique
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Transplanting
Fertilizer Management
Weed Control
Nipping the top 2-3 cm apical buds at 20-25 days after transplanting
favour the production of more branches.
Hormonal sprays
Irrigation Mangement
Harvesting
(Approximate days of
harvestable maturity)
Expected yield