15 Oct Organic production of Cole Crops
गोभी वर्गीय फसलों का जैविक उत्पादन Cole crops are a group in Brassicaceae that includes varieties of the species Brassica oleracea such as broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, and Brussels sprouts found in the Mediterranean region. Cole crops are high in carotenoids, vitamins C and A, calcium, iron, magnesium, and contain synergrin alkaloid. Isothiocyanates are biologically active compounds that are of considerable interest to farmers because of their ability to suppress some insects, diseases, nematodes, and weeds in a process known as biofumigation. The number of crops in this family, their nutritional qualities, health benefits, compatibility in planting rotations, and pest suppressive qualities make these crops an excellent choice for many organic farmers. Varietal selection for organic cultivation of Cole crop: Factors influencing selection of varieties include market demands, disease resistance, suitability to production systems, and regional adaptability. Diseases/ pest Resistant varieties Black leg Cabbage- Pusa Drum Head Club root Cabbage- Badger Shipper Cabbage mosaic Cabbage- Badger Market, Badger Ballhead Sclerotinia rot Cabbage- MR-1Cauliflower- Janavaon Ewawh, Pusa Snowball K-2 S Black rot Cabbage- Green Land Hammer, Pusa Muktha, MidoreCauliflower- Pusa Shubra, Golden Acre, late gaintBroccoli- Solo Head Black spot or curd blight Cauliflower- Pusa shubra Cabbage butterfly Cabbage- Green Acre, Red Rock, Red pickling Nutrient Management: Raised nursery beds of 2 x 1.5 m were prepared and 10 kg FYM was mixed in the soil. Seeds are sown in lines 5...