Question: farmer want to know about the general practices of kodo- millet cultivation.
Answer: seeds and sowing

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for line planting 10 kg/ha; for sowing 12.5 kg/ha use of gorru or seed drill is recommended.

seed treatment

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treat 1 kg of seeds with 2 g thiram or carbendazim.

field preparation

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plough the field thoroughly using a small iron plough or country plough to fine tilth.

fertilizer application

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apply basally fym/compost 12.5 t/ha; nitrogen 44 kg/ha phosphorus 22 kg/ha

spacing

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for line planting 45 x 10 cm for sowing 10 cm in between plants

weeding

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first weeding is done on the 15th das and the second weeding on 40th das

thinning

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thinning is done soon after weeding or before 20 das

plant protection

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generally no major problem of pests and diseases