CASTOR-Tips for higher yield

• Always use quality seeds (certified hybrid/variety seed) procured from authorized agencies.
• Avoid continuous cropping of castor year after year in the same field, particularly in the wilt endemic areas, and adopt at least 2 year crop rotation.
• Sow the crop with first monsoon rains by measures to control red hairy caterpillar.
• Treat the seed with recommended fungicides before sowing to ward off wilt and root rot diseases.
• Adopt recommended cultural practices
• Apply recommended fertilizer dose to ensure better crop nutrition and yields.
• Adopt need-based measures for managing diseases and insect pests.
• Harvest the crop at appropriate time.