Mustard (Sarson) is one of the major oilseed crops of the Rabi season across India. Sowing is now complete in most regions, and farmers can achieve up to 15 quintals per acre if proper care and management are ensured. Experts emphasize that timely fertilization, irrigation, and pest management play a crucial role in boosting mustard yield and profitability.
According to agricultural scientists, maintaining proper nutrient balance and fertilizer management during the early growth stages can increase yield potential by 25–30%. Let’s look at the three key tasks farmers should perform between 25 and 35 days after sowing to ensure a bumper mustard harvest.
Applying fertilizers before the first irrigation is one of the most critical steps for ensuring a good mustard yield.
If you used SSP or TSP instead of DAP (Phosphorus) at the time of sowing, that’s ideal. But if you didn’t, apply DAP between 25–35 days after sowing.
Farmers should apply the following fertilizers per acre before the first irrigation:
Important: Apply these fertilizers in a dry field and irrigate afterward. This strengthens the roots and provides essential nutrients during the flowering stage.
Three days after the first irrigation and fertilizer application, foliar spraying is essential. It accelerates plant growth and enhances resistance to diseases.
For the spray, farmers can use:
This foliar spray keeps leaves green and healthy, promotes better flowering, and improves grain quality.
About one month after sowing, mustard crops often face attacks from aphids (sucking pests) and white mold (Sclerotinia rot). Regular field monitoring is crucial.
If pests are noticed, apply appropriate insecticides immediately and maintain balanced soil moisture to prevent fungal spread.
Experts say that farmers who follow these three steps —
— can easily achieve 15 quintals or more yield per acre.
Advice: The first 35 days after sowing are the most crucial for mustard cultivation. Proper nutrition, irrigation, and timely crop care during this phase significantly enhance growth and final yield.
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