Name of crop Mustard
Category : Oilseed crops
Name of variety : Rai-5
Identifying character :
1. Tall plant variety
2. Siliquae are non appressed in the inflorescence
3. Seed are brown in colou r
4. The variety are drought & salinity tolerant
5. Suitable for late cultivation
Developed by (Centre/Division) : Oilseed Research Centre
Year of release : 1976
Crop duration : Short duration variety which mature at 110-120 days
Yield (kg/ha) : seed yield of 1.0 -1.2 t/ha
Sowing time : Mid October-mid November
Harvesting time : January-February
Major diseases and Management : Major disease:
Leaf blight
Management:
Three spray with Rovral (0.2%)
Major insect/pest and Management : Major insect pest:
Mustard Aphid
Management:
Foliar insecticide namely Malathion 57 EC Marshal20 EC @ 2ml/lit. Spraying of insecticide should be done at afternoon. When the pollinating bees are away from mustard field.
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