How To Grow Gabi
farmeric July 21st, 2009
Gabi is one of the major rootcrops grown throughout the country. It can be grown almost anywhere, upland or lowland.
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Land preparation and planting:
- Plow the field twice to loosen the soil.
- Harrow the field in a criss-cross manner to break the soil clods.
- Make furrows at a distance of 75 cm. Plant in the furrows. For irregular and hilly areas, plant in holes.
- For upland culture, plant the seedpieces 7 to 10 cm. deep in the furrows, at a 50 cm. distance between plants. When holes are prepared instead of furrows, slip the seedpieces into the holes and cover partially leaving the hollow around the plant.
- For best results, select a field with alluvial loam soil.
Fertilization:
The amount and kind of fertilizer to use vary from place to place.
- Apply 60-60-60 kg. of NPK/ha. to yield 30 tons/ha. Continue Reading »
