Cauliflower Cultivation: Optimal Spacing for Pest Control, Record Yields
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News18•28-01-2026, 14:45
Cauliflower Cultivation: Optimal Spacing for Pest Control, Record Yields
- •Cauliflower, a 60-70 day crop, offers significant profit potential for farmers in January.
- •District Horticulture Officer Dr. Puneet Kumar Pathak emphasizes the importance of proper transplanting techniques for better yields.
- •Maintaining adequate spacing between plants is crucial to prevent fungal diseases and pest infestations.
- •Farmers should use 4 to 5-week-old seedlings for transplanting to ensure optimal growth and flower size.
- •Recommended spacing: 45 cm plant-to-plant and 60 cm row-to-row, which also aids in weed control and fertilizer application.
Why It Matters: Adopting scientific spacing and transplanting techniques is key to maximizing cauliflower yields and profits.
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