castor
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From our crop reference
Castor is a oilseed crop, grown in the kharif season. Sow it in Jun–Aug and expect to harvest in 150–180 days. It wants a pH of 5.5–7.5 (close to neutral) and 20–30°C. Plant at 90 × 60 cm, allowing 5–8 kg of seed per hectare. A good crop returns around 1.5–2.5 t. Watch for semilooper, capsule borer, wilt.
Growing Castor6 sentences from our guides, quoted exactly
Castor with Cowpea: Castor acts as a trap crop to divert Spodoptera litura from cowpea.
For generations, our agricultural identity in this region has been tied to crops like potato, bajra, castor, and isabgol.
For Field Crops (Potato, Castor, Cumin) Basal Application: Apply 2-3 tonnes of vermicompost per acre during final land preparation.
Western India: Cotton stalks, sugarcane bagasse, groundnut shells, and traditional materials like castor cake and mahua cake.
Implement physical barriers, such as wire mesh or gravel barriers, and utilize natural repellents like castor oil to deter these persistent pests.
Cultural: Plant a trap crop of Castor along the borders.
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