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Описание: ਅਗੇਤੀ ਫੁੱਲ ਗੋਭੀ ਨੂੰ ਲਾਉਣ ਸਮੇ ਇਹ ਗੱਲਾਂ ਦਾ ਖ਼ਾਸ ਧਿਆਨ ਰੱਖੋ ਜਮੀਨ ਦੀ ਤਿਆਰੀ ਚੰਗੀ ਤਰਾ ਕਰੋ ਜਮੀਨ ਵਿੱਚ ਰੂੜੀ ਦੀ ਖਾਦ ਨੂੰ ਵਰਤੋ ਤੇ ਜਮੀਨ ਨੂੰ ਫੰਗਸ ਰਹਿਤ ਕਰੋ ਗੋਭੀ ਨੂੰ ਹਮੇਸ਼ਾ ਸਾਮ ਨੂੰ ਲਾਵੋ Early cauliflower farming focuses on cultivating varieties that mature quickly, allowing farmers to harvest and sell their produce before the main season. This often translates to better market prices due to early availability. Here's a detailed description:
1. Climate and Soil Requirements:
Temperature: Early varieties generally require higher temperatures for optimal growth and curd formation, typically ranging from 20-27°C. While overall cauliflower is a cool-season crop, early varieties are adapted to hotter and more humid climates.
Soil: Cauliflower thrives in well-drained, fertile, loamy soils with a pH range of 6.0-7.0. For early crops, lighter soils are preferred. Good soil moisture retention is crucial.
2. Varieties (Examples for India):
Several early-maturing varieties are popular, often named after the month they mature. Some examples include:
Pusa Deepali: Early maturing, compact, white curds. Harvests in late October.
Early Kunwari: Very early
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3. Nursery Raising:
Bed Preparation: Prepare raised nursery beds (e.g., 3 x 0.6 m and 10-15 cm height) with well-decomposed farmyard manure (FYM) or compost (4-10 kg/m²).
Seed Treatment: Treat seeds with fungicides like Captan or Thiram (2-2.5 g/kg seeds) to prevent fungal diseases like damping-off.
Sowing: Sow seeds in lines at a spacing of 8-10 cm between rows and 1.5-2 cm between seeds, at a depth of 1.5-2 cm. Cover with a fine mixture of soil and FYM/sand.
Irrigation: Lightly irrigate immediately after sowing using a water can. Maintain consistent moisture but avoid overwatering.
Protection: During monsoon, consider raising nurseries under polyhouse or polytunnels. Protect seedlings from heavy rain or hail with shade nets or removable plastic sheets. Keep the nursery weed-free.
Seedling Age: Early varieties are typically transplanted when they are 4-6 weeks old (10-12 cm height, 4-6 leaves). Hardening the seedlings by reducing irrigation for a few days before transplanting helps them establish better.
4. Field Preparation and Transplanting:
Land Preparation: Plough the field 2-3 times to achieve a fine tilth. Incorporate well-decomposed FYM (around 20 tonnes per hectare) about a month before transplanting.
Spacing: For early varieties, a spacing of 45 cm x 30-45 cm (plant to plant and row to row) is generally recommended. Some sources suggest 45cm x 45cm or 60 cm row to row and 30-45 cm plant to plant. Closer spacing can yield more small to medium-sized curds, which are often preferred in the market.
Timing: Transplant seedlings in the evening or on cool, cloudy days to minimize transplanting shock. Irrigate immediately after planting. During the rainy season, planting on ridges is advisable for better drainage.
5. Nutrient Management:
Fertilizers: Cauliflower is a heavy feeder. A general recommendation is around 120 kg Nitrogen, 60 kg Phosphorus, and 60 kg Potassium per hectare.
Apply a basal dose of P and K, along with a portion of N at the time of field preparation.
Apply remaining nitrogen in split doses, often at the time of bud emergence and curd formation.
Micronutrients: Cauliflower is sensitive to deficiencies of boron and molybdenum. Ensure adequate supply of these.
6. Irrigation:
Regular and consistent irrigation is crucial, especially during dry periods and during curd development, to prevent "buttoning" (formation of small, premature curds).
For early crops, fewer irrigations might be needed due to monsoon rains, but proper drainage is essential to prevent waterlogging.
7. Intercultural Operations:
Weeding: Regular weeding (2-3 times) is important to reduce competition for nutrients and water. Herbicides can also be used before planting.
Earthing Up: Earthing up (mounding soil around the base of the plants) should be done at the time of flowering to provide support and encourage root development.
Blanching: While some early varieties are self-blanching, for others, covering the curds with inner leaves (blanching) is done to protect them from direct sunlight, which can lead to yellowing and affect quality.
8. Pest and Disease Management:
Maintain good field hygiene.
Protect nursery beds with insect-proof nets.
Monitor for common pests and diseases and apply appropriate control measures as needed.
9. Harvesting:
Early varieties mature quickly, typically within 60-90 days of transplanting.
Harvest curds when they are firm, compact, and of marketable size.
Benefits of Early Cauliflower Farming:
Higher Market Prices: Early availability of produce often fetches premium prices in the market, leading to increased profitability.
Reduced Competition: Less competition from other growers who might plant later season varieties.
Faster Returns: Shorter crop duration means quicker