- Before the onset of monsoon, land should be ploughed deep ( 12" - 16") followed by 2 - 3 light ploughings to bring the soil to a fine tilth and leveled.
- Add 20 tonnes of farm yard manure (FYM) per hectare and mix it with soil.
Spacing
- Prepare ridges and furrows at the distance of three feet 2' x 2' or 3' x 3'or paired Row system.