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Name of crop Groundnut
Category : Oilseed crops
Name of variety : Basanti badam (DG-2)
Identifying character : 1. This variety has a spreading habit.
2. Seeds are bigger than the seed of Dhaka-1.
3. 100 seed weight is 45-50 gm
4. Seeds are radish brown in colour
Developed by (Centre/Division) : Oilseed Research Centre
Year of release : 1981
Crop duration : The variety takes 150-165 days to mature
Yield (kg/ha) : seed yield of 2.2-2.4 t/ha
Sowing time : Mid October-mid November (Rabi)
Harvesting time : March-April
Major diseases and Management : Major disease:
Leaf spot
Management:
Three spray at 15 days interval with Bavistin 50WP/ Dithane M-45 for controlling Leaf spot.
Major insect/pest and Management : Major insect pest:
Hairy catterpillar
Management:
Leaves of infested plant should be destroyed. Nogos 100EC should be sprayed @1ml/lit.