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According to agricultural experts, the crop can be saved from damage by keeping some important things in mind. First of all it is important to pay attention to the preparation of the field. Loamy soil with good drainage is considered most suitable for cabbage.
Vaishali: Winter season is considered most suitable for cabbage cultivation. At the same time, farmers may also have to face losses due to extreme cold, frost and lack of moisture. However, if cultivated with scientific methods and proper management, good yield and better profits can be obtained from cabbage even in winter.
Drained loamy soil for cabbage
According to agricultural experts, the crop can be saved from damage by keeping some important things in mind. First of all it is important to pay attention to the preparation of the field. Loamy soil with good drainage is considered most suitable for cabbage. Make the field crumbly by deep plowing and mix rotten cowdung manure or compost in it at the rate of 20-25 tonnes per hectare. This increases the fertility of the soil and the plants get adequate nutrition during the cold season.
Choosing the right variety is important in winter
Another important thing regarding the cultivation of cabbage is that selection of the right variety is also very important in winter. Cultivation of improved cold tolerant varieties like Pusa Drum Head, Golden Acre and Pusa Sanoball-1 reduces the impact of frost. Always transplant the saplings from a healthy nursery with 4-5 leaves. Keep proper distance between the plants at the time of transplantation, so that rot or diseases do not spread due to cold wind.
Special care in irrigation management
Irrigation management for cabbage cultivation demands special care in winter. Excessive watering can cause root rot problems. Whereas less water stops the growth of plants. According to experts, light irrigation should be done at an interval of 10–12 days. If there is a possibility of frost, irrigation in the evening keeps the temperature of the field balanced and protects the plants from cold.
Infestation of pests and diseases in cold weather
Along with this, outbreaks of pests and diseases are also seen during the cold season. Especially aphids, stem rot and leaf blight diseases can harm the cabbage crop. For this, spray organic or recommended pesticides from time to time. Using neem based medicines helps in controlling pests as well as keeping the crop safe. To protect against frost, farmers smoke or burn dry grass on the ridges of their fields.
Weeding and regular monitoring
Apart from this, light mulching on the crop also keeps the temperature balanced. Experts say that with balanced fertilizer management, timely weeding and regular monitoring, cabbage cultivation can be kept completely safe in winter. In this way, by adopting the right technology and precautions, farmers can avoid losses by getting abundant yield of cabbage even in cold weather.
