RADISH LVORY WHITE (SYNGENTA)

AGRONOMY
Suitability of the variety for the Area Agro Climatic Zone	All India
Selection of the field/land preparation practices	The field should be well prepared free from weeds and a well a drainage facility. 1-2 deep plowing, Soil should be exposed to sunlight, 3 to 4 rounds of harrows to reach fine tilt.
Seed Treatment-rate of timing/ chemical	Seeds are treated with Carbendazim 2g + Thiram 2g per Kg of seeds.
Sowing Time	Rabi (Winter)
Seed Rate/ Sowing method- line sowing with row to row and plant to plant distance/ direct sowing	Seed Rate: 400g to 500g per acre. Sowing: Direct in the main field Spacing- Row to Row and Plant to Plant - 30 x 15 cm or 40 x 10 cm
Fertilizer dose with timing	Total N:P: K requirement @ 50:50:50 kg per acre. Basal Dose: Apply entire P and K as basal dose + 50% N Top Dressing: 50% N at 20 days after sowing.
Weed Control- Chemicals with doses and timing	Timely weed removal is very important-based based hand weeding can be done to ensure a healthy crop.
Diseases & Pest control- Chemicals with doses and timing	For effective crop, control applies fungicide as per recommendation from the Department of Agriculture (plant protection) to control Damping-off. Apply insecticide to the control leaf-eating caterpillars.
Irrigation Schedule	Irrigation Frequency Depends upon – In general, radish heads less irrigation. In heavy soils, light irrigation is suggested. It is important to have optimum moisture during harvesting.
Harvesting	Maturing by 55-60 days after sowing- depending on the season and climate. 2-3 rounds, radish harvesting is completed.
Expected Yield of the variety	Average yield: 5-7 MT/acre (depending on season and cultural practice)