Schedule
Cauliflower Crop Schedule
| Product Name | Fertilizers | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poornima Kit | NPK Grow Caps |
Humigrow Nano Powder |
Cropforce Nano Powder |
Alp | Sonha-Bihan | ||
| Humic Acid | Seaweed Extract | Chelated Multi-micronutrient |
PGP/PGR | ||||
| Land Reparation | week -2 | ||||||
| Soil Treatment | week -1 | ||||||
| Before Seed Sowing | week 0 | ||||||
| Germination | week 1 | ||||||
| Vegetative Growth | week 2 | 1 Kit | |||||
| week 3 | |||||||
| week 4 | |||||||
| week 5 | 2 Caps | 120gm | |||||
| week 6 | |||||||
| week 7 | 500gm | 500gm | |||||
| week 8 | |||||||
| week 9 | 2 Caps | 120gm | |||||
| week 10 | |||||||
| week 11 | |||||||
| week 12 | |||||||
| Harvesting | |||||||
| Total Quantity | 1 Kit | 4 Caps | 240gm | 500gm | 500gm | ||
| Broadcast | |
| Top Dressing | |
| Basal Dressing | |
| Soil Application | |
| Spray | |
| * | Optional |
NOTE: For the first year donot immidietaly substitute 100% chemical fertilizer with the SIESTO GREEN products, as the soil is used to chemical fertilizer, it may affect the output. So the best way to substitute is by reducing 50% of chemical input in the first year, 25% the following 2nd year, & then another 10% by the 3rd year. After the 3rd year use synthetic fertilizer / inorganic fertilizer if their is a requirement depending on the soil health.
CROP SCHEDULE FOR CAULIFLOWER
| Sr. No. | Treatment / Application | Product | Dose / Acre | APPLICATION | Management |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vegetative – Dissolve in 20 to 200 ltr. of water as required for 1 acre of land and apply through Drip Irrigation or drench. | POORNIMA KIT | 1 KIT | Apply it after 1 week after Transplantation which is week 2 | It is a balanced form of nutrients that includes NPK, Zinc, Cropforce NP, Humigrow NP, and Mycorrhiza NP |
| 2 | Vegetative – Mix all with the required amount of water and apply through drip irrigation, flood irrigation, or drenching as per farmer’s availability. | NPK + Humigrow | 2 Caps + 120gm | Apply it in week 5 & week 9 | It is a balanced form of Nutrition that includes NPK. |
| 3 | Fruiting – Mix both in 20 – 200 liters of water as per requirement and apply it in soil. | ALP + Sonhabihan | 250gm + 250gm | Apply it in week 7 | It is a Micronutrient and PGP that helps in Growth, Fruit set, and the quality of the produce. |
PEST ATTACKS, BACTERIAL, OR FUNGAL MANAGEMENT
| PEST / BACTERIAL / FUNGAL | IDENTIFICATION IN CROP | SYMPTOMS | SUGGESTED PRODUCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diamondback Moth |  |
Caterpillars feed on the undersurface of leaves, bite holes in leaves and cause serious damage. | Traps + Meta + BT |
| Head Borer |  |
Caterpillars web the leaves and bore into the stem, stalk, or leaf veins. They bore into the cabbage head also making it unfit for consumption. | Traps + Meta + BT |
| Leaf Webber |  |
Webbed leaves with fecal matter, Skeletonized leaves. | Traps + Meta + BT |
| Aphids |  |
This pest infests crucifers in the cold season. Both the nymphs and adults suck sap from plants causing a loss of vigor. | Lifeline + Traps + Meta + BT |
| Tobacco Caterpillar |  |
In early stages, the caterpillars are gregarious and scrape the chlorophyll content of leaf lamina giving it a papery white appearance. | Traps + Meta + BT |
| Damping Off |  |
It occurs in two stages, i.e. the pre-emergence and the post-emergence phase. In the pre-emergence phase, the seedlings are killed just before they reach the soil surface. The post-emergence phase is characterized by the infection of the young, juvenile tissues of the collar at the ground level. | Indofa + Bacillus |
| Club root |  |
Stunting and yellowing of plants, Leaves become yellowish and wilt on hot days. Club-like swelling of root and rootlets. | Indofa + Bacillus |
| Alternaria Leaf Spot |  |
Spots are small, dark-colored, They enlarge, and soon become circular & 1mm. in diameter | Indofa + Bacillus |
| Black Rot |  |
First, appear as chlorotic or yellow (angular) areas near the leaf margins. The yellow area extends to veins and midrib forming characteristic ‘v-shaped chlorotic spots which later turn black. | Indofa + Bacillus |
| Downy Mildew |  |
Small purplish brown spots on the undersurface of leaves. Small, pale yellow angular spots on the upper surface of leaves, with downy growth on the under surface. The spots coalesce and the leaves shrivel and dry up prematurely. | Life-line + Indofa + BT + Bacillus |
| Powdery Mildew |  |
White powdery spots on the upper surface of leaves, stems, flower parts, etc. | Life-line + Indofa + BT + Bacillus |
| White Rust |  |
White, shiny raised blisters (pustules) on the lower surfaces of leaves, stems, and flowers. | BT + Bacillus Subtilis |
NUTRITION DEFICIENCY
| NUTRIENT | IDENTIFICATION | SYMPTOMS | SUGGESTED PRODUCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen Deficiency |  |
The symptoms start on the older leaves and after a while spread over the whole plant. | Azoss Caps/ Azoto caps |
| Phosphorus |  |
P deficiency results in severe growth reduction. Plant color and habitus are not affected. | PSB Plus |
| Potash |  |
Older Leaves show brown, withered, and brittle necrotic border zones. With an ongoing deficiency, necrosis progresses from the edge to the middle. Leaf margins are cupped upwards. | Potash Grow Caps |
| Sulphur |  |
Young plants show chlorosis of the younger leaves. General plant development is delayed and growth is stunted. | Sulphur Grow Caps |
| Copper |  |
Stunted growth is caused by Cu deficiency. | ALP |
| Iron |  |
Leaf blades are smaller than usual, whereas petioles are somewhat longer. | ALP |
| Manganese |  |
Young leaves show yellow-green mottling, caused by interveinal chlorosis. Leaf blades are enlarged, but not cupped inwards as usual. | ALP |
| Molybdenum |  |
Mo-deficient plants show faint yellow-green chlorosis. Leaves of young plants are relatively small and bent down. | ALP |
| Zinc |  |
Affected plants show stunted growth and a faint yellow-green leaf color. Loose plant habitus with rather elongated leaf shape and inhibited head forming. | Zinc Grow Caps |
KEY FARMING POINTS
KEY FARMING POINTS
- SOIL TYPE = Cauliflower can be grown in all types of soil with good fertility and a good regime.
- SOIL PH = Slightly acidic to neutral (0 – 7.0).
- CLIMATE / TEMPERATURE = Cauliflower is a cool-season vegetable that grows best in cool and moist climate conditions. The optimum monthly average temperature ranges from 15 to 20 °C.
- SPACING = The spacing for cauliflower cultivation depends on the variety of cauliflower and the maturity period. Generally, the spacing ranges from 25 to 45 cmbetween plants and 30 to 60 cm between rows.
- SEASON OF PLANTING = Cauliflower is a cool season crop that grows best in cool and moist climate conditions. The best time to plant most varieties of cauliflower is in the spring so they grow and produce their flower heads before summer’s hot temperatures ramp up.
- MANURING & FERTILIZATION = Fertilizer requirement depends on the variety, weather conditions, and soil type. Cauliflower plants need adequate amounts of nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K) for optimal growth.
- WATER MANAGEMENT = Cauliflower requires a consistent supply of water throughout its growth cycle. The amount of water required depends on the weather, soil type, and variety of cauliflower. After transplanting, the first irrigation should be given immediately. For early and mid-season crops, less irrigation is needed due to rainfall.
- CROP CYCLE = The duration of the cauliflower crop is 55 to 100 days, depending on the variety
- YIELD = The yield of cauliflower depends on several factors, including variety, soil type, and climate.
- Recommended dosage on this crop schedule can vary depending on soil health, environmental conditions, and pest attacks.
- Add available forms of Phosphorus and Potash depending on the crop and crop varieties before every Transplantation.
- Add available forms of calcium and magnesium as per the requirement.
- 1-acre POORNIMA KIT contains: -
- NPK caps = 2 caps
- Zinc caps = 1 cap
- Cropforce Nano Powder = 120gm
- Humigrow Nano Powder = 120 gm
- Mycorrhiza nano powder = 100 gm
- Biofertilizer is not a chemical fertilizer hence do not mix with agrochemicals.
- Do not expose to direct sunlight or heat.
- Use Bio-fertilizer before or after 3-4 days of use of chemical fertilizer.