Seed Treatment Mix 3 gm thiram with 1000g seeds. Select only one vigorous plant after 10 days. Use wire trellis system Train plants onto rafia strings tied to wire trellis one month after planting. Leaf Pruning Prune off old and diseased leaves and excess leaves at base of plant. Around plant Water management Watering is done manually or by irrigation system such as sprinkler system.
Drainage is required for areas with waterlogging problems.
Field drains are dug to drain water to the main drain.