{"product_id":"fodder-alfa-alfa-rajka-seed","title":"Fodder Alfa-Alfa Rajka Seed","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eLucerne also known as \"Alfalfa\" or \"Rijka\" in northern India and \"Methi Ghas\" in Maharashtra is a protein-rich fodder and considered as \"QUEEN OF FODDER CROP\".\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eIt is a perennial plant and can supply fodder for 3-4 years in the same growing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eAlong with protein, it is also a major source of minerals and calcium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eIt is a palatable green fodder containing 16-25% of crude protein and 20-30% of fibre. I\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eIt is a hardy leguminous crop and It can be easily converted into silage and hay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eIt is a winter season crop and is mainly cultivated in Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Rajasthan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLand Preparation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003ePlough 2-3 times with an iron plough to obtain good tilth, Apply and spread 12-15 tons\/acre. Prepared field thoroughly and prepared levelled seedbed. Ploughland once with help of disk plough and three times with cultivator. After every ploughing does planking to make the seed bed levelled.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eApply NPK fertilizer as per soil test recommendations as far as possible. If the soil testing is not done, follow the blanket recommendations of 25;40;20 kg NPK\/ha. Apply a full dose of NPK basally before sowing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e1 Kg seeds use for 3-4 guntha (3000-4000 square feet) for 1 acre 10-12 kgs seeds are required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime of sowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe best time for lucerne sowing is from October to February\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003esow seeds at depth of 2-4 cm in the soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMethod of sowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor Sowing broadcasting method is used. Avoid waterlogged, alkaline and heavy soils for its cultivation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeed Control:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo keep the field weed-free, carry out the first hoeing one month after sowing. In the rainy season, weed infestation is high at that time take hoeing operations according to weed intensity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Management \/ Irrigation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIrrigate immediately after sowing and life irrigation on the 3\u003csup\u003erd\u003c\/sup\u003e day. Then once in 10 days depending on soil type. No irrigation is needed during the rainy season. (Irrigation depends on soil water holding ability)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Instruction \/ Plant Protection: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1) Alfalfa Aphid: Serious pest of lucerne crop. If infestation is observed, to control take a spray of Malathion 50EC@350ml in 150 litre of water per acre.\u003cbr\u003e2) Lucerne caterpillar, jassid and weevil: If infestation is observed, take spray of Hexavin 50WP@450gm or Malathion 50EC@ 400ml in 150 Ltr of water per acre.\u003cbr\u003e3) Rust: If not controlled timely can reduce yield severely. Small brown spots are observed on leaves with a black or brown colour at the centre. If infestation is observed, take a spray of Mancozeb (Dithane M-45)@25gm\/10 Ltr of water.\u003cbr\u003e4) Leaf spot: It is mostly found in the north and central India. Affected plant turn yellow and leaves gets dropped off. If infestation is observed, take a spray of Mancozeb (Dithane M-45) or Chlorothalonil@300 gm\/150 Ltr of water.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFirst, cut on the 45-50\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e day after sowing at 50cm height (approximately) and subsequent cuts at intervals of 25-30 days at the same height.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFodder Yield:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn one season 7 to 8 cutting can be taken with an average fodder yield of 280 to 320 qtl\/acre.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNett Quantity in 1 Packet: 500 grams.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds Produced, Packed, and Marketed by: Agromate India Pvt. 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