Irrigation Management

Form ridges and furrows (using a ridger) 6 m along and 1 m apart and irrigation channels across the furrows.

This may be done wherever the crop is raised under irrigation. Once established, this plant can withstand several months of dry weather. However, to ensure rapid seedling growth, the land should be adequately moist upto 5 - 6 months. In summer, irrigation once in 6 weeks is adequate.