Detail:

8 kg leaves each of neem (Azadirachta indica ) and custard apple (Annona squamosa) are mixed with 100 L of water for 4 days. On the 5th day, the mixture is stirred and strained properly. This mixture is sprayed on the affected cotton (Gossypium hirsutum) and groundnut (Arachis hypogea) crop. Thus, the crop is saved from the heliothis infestation. This practice has been in use for last 2-3 years.

Knowledge Provider / Innovator: Devshibhai Govindbhai Khalasariya
Agro-Ecological Zone: Agro Ecological Sub Region (ICAR) Arid western Plains (5.1), Agro-Climatic Zone (Planning Commission) Gujarat Plains & Hills Region (XIII), Agro Climatic Zone (NARP) South Saurashtra Zone (GJ.7)
Address: Mu. Ingrola, Babra, Amreli
District: Amreli
State: Gujarat
PIN Code 365620

Crop Family: Malvaceae , Legumes
Crop Scientific Name: (Gossypium spp.), (Arachis hypogaea)
Crop Vernacular Name: Kapas or groundnuts, earthnuts, goober peas, monkey nuts, pygmy nuts and pig nuts
Formulation: 8 kg leaves each of neem (Azadirachta indica) and custard apple (Annona squamosa), 100 L of water
Ingredients: leaves of neem ( Azadirachta indica ), leaves of custard apple ( Annona squamosa )

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