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Kodo millet (Varagu) – Paspalum scorbiculatum

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VARAGU

Varagu - Machine Harvesting Video

Package of practices for Varagu

Season And Varieties

VaraguVellore, Thiruvannamalai, Kanchipuram, Tiruvallur, Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri, Salem, Namakkal, Cuddalore, Villupuram, Tiruchirapalli, Perambalur, Karur, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam, Madurai, Dindigul, Theni and Ramanathapuram
District/SeasonVariety
Rainfed a) June-July b) July-AugustCO 3

Rainfed a) June-July b) July-August

CO 3

PARTICULARSCO 3
ParentageSelection from Georgia variety
Duration (days)120
PigmentationPurple stem
Tillering abilityHigh
PaniclesWell exposed clusters and spikelets
Grain CharacterBrown & Bold with hard seed coat
Grain Yield (kg/ha)
Rainfed1500 - 1800
Special featuresTolerant to smut, short duration

Seeds and sowing

Seeds and sowing:For line planting 10 kg/ha; For sowing 12.5 kg/ha Use of Gorru or seed drill is recommended.
Seed treatment:Treat 1 kg of seeds with 2 g Thiram or Carbendazim.
Field preparation:Plough the field thoroughly using a small iron plough or country plough to fine tilth.
Fertilizer application:Apply basally FYM/Compost 12.5 t/ha; Nitrogen 44 kg/ha Phosphorus 22 kg/ha
Spacing:For line planting 45 x 10 cm for sowing 10 cm in between plants
Weeding:First weeding is done on the 15th DAS and the second weeding on 40th DAS
Thinning:Thinning is done soon after weeding or before 20 DAS
Plant protection:Generally no major problem of pests and diseases

For line planting 10 kg/ha; For sowing 12.5 kg/ha Use of Gorru or seed drill is recommended.

Seed treatment

Treat 1 kg of seeds with 2 g Thiram or Carbendazim.

Field preparation

Plough the field thoroughly using a small iron plough or country plough to fine tilth.

Fertilizer application

Apply basally FYM/Compost 12.5 t/ha; Nitrogen 44 kg/ha Phosphorus 22 kg/ha

Spacing

For line planting 45 x 10 cm for sowing 10 cm in between plants

Weeding

First weeding is done on the 15th DAS and the second weeding on 40th DAS

Thinning

Thinning is done soon after weeding or before 20 DAS

Plant protection

Generally no major problem of pests and diseases

Post Harvest Technology