Hedge Lucerne - Velimasal ( Desmanthus virgatus )
Application of FYM
Apply and spread 12.5 t/ha of FYM or compost
Application of Fertilizers
- Apply 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 full dose of NPK basally before sowing.
Sowing
Velimasal seeds are to be treated with Rhizobial culture at 3 packets/ha (600 g).
Seed Production
- Basal NPK @ 25:40:20 kg/ ha-1
- After first cut – 45:60:40 kg NPK ha-1 as basal