colocasia-arbi
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Colocasia (Arbi) is a vegetable crop, grown in the kharif season. Sow it in Jun–Jul and expect to harvest in 150–180 days. It wants a pH of 5.5–7.0 (slightly acid) and 21–32°C. Plant at 60 × 45 cm, allowing 2–2.5 t corms of seed per hectare. A good crop returns around 15–20 t. Watch for leaf blight, aphid.
Growing Colocasia (Arbi)6 sentences from our guides, quoted exactly
Colocasia is rich in carbohydrates, dietary fibre, vitamins C, B6, and E, and essential minerals like potassium and magnesium.
Major Diseases The single most devastating disease of Arbi is Taro Leaf Blight (TLB), caused by the fungus Phytophthora colocasiae.
Why Colocasia (Arbi) is a Smart Choice for Rajasthan Farmers In the quest for profitable and resilient crops, Rajasthan's farmers are increasingly looking beyond traditional choices.
Deep ploughing is crucial to break up the hardpan.Soil pH: Colocasia prefers a slightly acidic to neutral pH (5.5 to 7.0).
Short Duration, Quick Returns: With a crop cycle of just 5 to 7 months, Colocasia allows for faster rotation and quicker cash flow compared to many long-duration crops.
A general fertilizer recommendation for Colocasia in Andhra Pradesh is 32:24:40 kg of N:P:K per acre.
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