Name of crop Sunflower
Category : Oilseed crops
Name of variety : Kironi
Identifying character :
1. Plant height 110-150 cm
2. Head dia. 10-14 cm
3. Seed color black
4. Unicum broad leaf
5. Composite variety
Developed by (Centre/Division) : Oilseed Research Centre
Year of release : 1982
Crop duration : The variety takes 90-100 days to mature
Yield (kg/ha) : seed yield of 1.25-1.8 t/ha
Sowing time : Mid December-mid January (Rabi)
Harvesting time : March-April
Major diseases and Management : Major disease:
Leaf blight
Management:
Three spray with Rovral 50WP (0.2%) at 10 days interval.
Major insect/pest and Management : Major insect pest:
Hairy caterpillar and Parrot
Management:
To control hairy caterpillar spraying symbush 10 EC @ 1ml/lit water.
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