Are You Ready for a Bumper Yield? 5 Key Steps to Protect Your Ladyfinger Crop in April.

By Vivan Singh | April 28, 2025 | Categories: INDIA

Ensure a healthy harvest by following these crucial steps, from seed treatment to virus prevention, to protect your crop from common diseases and boost yield in just a few months.

Ladyfinger Farming Tips: Farming ladyfinger (bhindi) in April can provide farmers with good profits at low costs. However, it is important for farmers to take a few essential steps while planting ladyfinger to protect the crop from the dangerous Yellow Vein Mosaic Virus.

After harvesting wheat, farmers in Shahjahanpur can now begin cultivating ladyfinger. April is considered the best time for growing ladyfinger, as crops planted in this month are ready for harvesting by May. However, there are certain things to keep in mind while growing ladyfinger to prevent virus damage and ensure a good yield.

Dr. Puneet Kumar Pathak, the District Horticulture Officer, mentioned that scientifically growing ladyfinger reduces costs and improves crop quality, allowing farmers to fetch good prices in the market. During April, temperatures rise, which can reduce germination rates. By taking some precautionary measures, germination rates can be improved.

Steps to Ensure Better Germination

For a good yield, proper seed germination is crucial. Soak the ladyfinger seeds in water for 4–6 hours or overnight to increase germination.

Pre-sowing Treatment of Seeds and Soil

To protect the ladyfinger crop from diseases, seed treatment before sowing is essential. Carbendazim or thiram can be used for this purpose. Additionally, soil treatment is also necessary. Mix Trichoderma with well-decomposed compost during the plowing process and incorporate it into the soil. This will help prevent the Yellow Vein Mosaic Virus.

The Yellow Vein Mosaic Virus is a common problem in ladyfinger crops, causing an 80-90% loss in production. The virus spreads through fruit flies, making it important to select disease-resistant varieties. Varieties like Parbhani Kranti and Pusa Arka Anamika are available to farmers.

Symptoms of Yellow Vein Mosaic Virus

If symptoms of the Yellow Vein Mosaic Virus appear in the ladyfinger crop, it is crucial to control fruit flies. A solution of imidacloprid 0.3 milliliters per liter of water can be sprayed on the crops. Furthermore, fruit flies can be managed with the pesticide monocrotophos.

Neem Oil Spraying

For a more traditional approach, uproot the infected plants and bury them in a pit away from the field. For organic control, spraying a mixture of 4 milliliters of neem oil extract per liter of water every 15 days can help prevent the virus.

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