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Name of crop Groundnut
Category : Oilseed crops
Name of variety : Jhinga badam
Identifying character :
1. Shape of the pod ares are irregular.
2. Leaves are longer and deep green.
3. Seeds are very tasteful
4. Tikka and rust is low than the other varieties.
Developed by (Centre/Division) : Oilseed Research Centre
Year of release : 1988
Crop duration : The variety takes 145-155 days to mature
Yield (kg/ha) : seed yield of 2.5-3.0 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.