Crop yield losses due to weeds in Chickpea have been estimated
to range from 30 to 50 per cent.
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Hand weeding at 25 and 50 days after planting has been very
effective in controlling weeds. |
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Pre emergence application of 1.5 kg a.i/ha of nitrogen or
0.5 kg a.i/ha of prometryne were effective. |
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Pre-plant incorporation of 1 kg a.i/ha of Basalin showed good
weed control. |
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Pre emergence application of 1 kg product of either Terbutryne
(80% WP) also highly promissing. |
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No single herbicide is effective for all conditions and the
choice of herbicide as well as its rate of application will
very depending on the nature of weed infestation and the soil
type. |
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Generally no weeding or interculture is done to this crop
in clean lands. |
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However, weeding three to four weeks after sowing does help
in reaping good yields. |
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One more weeding be done three to four weeks later, if necessary.
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Nipping of top shoots appears to be a common practice with
the cultivator, the nipped shoots serving as leafy vegetable.
This practice does not however, increase gram yield. |
