Effect of sowing dates and mulching on the yield and profitability of turmeric (Curcuma longa).
Jha R. C., Sharma N. N., Maurya K. R.
Author Affiliation: Rajendra Agricultural University, Pusa, Samastipur, Bihar, India.
Bangladesh Horticulture 11 : 1-4
Abstract : In 3-year trials planting was carried out on 5 dates at 15-day intervals starting on 23 May. The plants were mulched with Dalbergia sissoo or mango leaves or rice straw. Planting on 23 May and mulching with D. sissoo leaves gave the highest yield (323.1 q/ha) of fresh rhizomes on non-irrigated calcareous soil and the highest returns, compared with later planting and mulching with mango leaves or rice straw.