BEETROOT HYBRID MAHY LAL II

Blood red coloured attractive fruit flesh with less lenticel scars, maturity in 65 – 75 days with avg root wt of 120 – 140 gm. Root shape is globular with close tail

Seed rate of Lady Fingeris about 3.5-5.5 kg seeds/ha during summer seasons and 8-10 kg seeds/ha for rainy season crop.

Spacing

Ridges & furrow type of layout is use. The hybrid varieties are planted at a spacing of 75 x 30 cm or 60 x 45 cm. A pre-soaking irrigation 3-4 days before sowing is beneficial. The seeds germinate in about 4-5 days.

Yield

The yield of Bhendi/Okra/Lady Fingervaries from 5 – 7 t/ha in summer to 8 – 10 t/ha in the rainy season.