1. Guide to Agriculture Production in Malawi (2021).pdf, page 154
pageHeader=Guide to Agriculture Production
pageNumber=154
pageHeader=Cereals
sectionHeading=PN3
sectionHeading=Kayera
sectionHeading=3.1.3.2.2. Field preparation
sectionHeading=3.1.3.2.3. Planting and plant population
sectionHeading=3.1.3.2.4. Fertilizer application
sectionHeading=(ii) Top dressing
sectionHeading=Generated FAQ
What is the PN3 sorghum variety good for?
When should I plant PN3 sorghum?
How tall does PN3 sorghum grow?
PN3 is a sorghum variety that matures in 90 days. It grows to 130 cm tall. It suits low and medium altitude areas up to 1000 metres above sea level. It can handle dry conditions. If you plant in mid to end December, it is ready to harvest by mid to end March. It can yield up to 3,000 kg per hectare on moderately fertile soil. Yield drops if there is a dry spell between 30 and 60 days after the plants come up, or if temperatures go above 30°C.
What is Kayera sorghum and where should I grow it?
Is Kayera sorghum good for drought?
Kayera is a tall sorghum variety, growing 342 to 355 cm high. It matures in 115 to 121 days and can yield 2,100 to 3,000 kg per hectare. It is tolerant to disease, insect pests, and drought. The grain is creamy white, hard, and nutritious with good flour and taste. It is recommended for Machinga, Salima, and Karonga districts.
What is Acc 967 sorghum and where is it recommended?
How much can Acc 967 sorghum yield?
Acc 967 is a tall sorghum variety growing 290 to 314 cm. It matures in 115 to 121 days and can yield 2,000 to 3,500 kg per hectare. It is tolerant to disease, insect pests, and drought. The grain is creamy white, hard, and nutritious with good flour and taste. It is recommended for Machinga, Salima, and Karonga districts.
How do I prepare my field for sorghum?
What spacing should I use for sorghum ridges?
Prepare your land early. Remove all weeds, shrubs, and stumps. Loosen the soil and break up any large soil lumps so seedlings can emerge well. Make ridges 75 cm apart for short sorghum varieties and 90 cm apart for tall varieties. In dry areas like the Shire Valley, use box ridging to keep moisture in the soil longer.
When should I plant sorghum?
How deep do I plant sorghum seeds?
How many sorghum seeds do I plant per station?
Plant sorghum when the first rains arrive and the soil is wet to a depth of 15 cm, or after 25 mm of rain. Split the ridge 2.5 cm deep. Place 5 seeds in the groove every 30 cm along the ridge, then cover. When plants are 15 cm tall, thin them down to 2 seedlings per planting station. Use 5 kg of seed per hectare. For unimproved varieties, space ridges 90 cm apart and plants 45 cm apart.
How much basal fertilizer do I apply to sorghum?
What fertilizer do I use at planting time for sorghum?
Basal fertilizer is only used for improved sorghum varieties. Split the ridge to about the depth of your palm. For every 1 metre of ridge, sprinkle 18 g of 23:10:5+6S+1.0Zn fertilizer — that is about two and a half capfuls using cup number 8. Cover the fertilizer before planting.
How do I top dress sorghum?
When should I apply top dressing fertilizer on sorghum?
Top dress sorghum after you have thinned the plants. Make a small groove 2.5 cm deep on the side of the ridge, about 10 cm away from the plants. For every 1 metre of ridge, apply 4.5 g of Urea — that is one heaped cupful using cup number 5. If you are using CAN fertilizer instead, apply 7 g per 1 metre of ridge — that is one cupful using cup number 8.
2. Guide to Agriculture Production in Malawi (2021).pdf, page 306
pageHeader=Guide to Agriculture Production
pageNumber=306
pageHeader=Vegetables
sectionHeading=3.10.7.4.3. Disease control
sectionHeading=3.10.7.5. Harvesting
sectionHeading=3.10.8. OKRA (Hibiscus esculentus)
sectionHeading=3.10.8.1. Improving yields
sectionHeading=3.10.8.1.1. Use of recommended varieties
sectionHeading=3.10.8.1.2. Field preparation
sectionHeading=3.10.8.1.3. Fertilizer application
sectionHeading=3.10.8.2. Seed sowing
sectionHeading=Generated FAQ
How do I control blackrot and bacterial softrot on my vegetables?
What can I do to stop blackrot and soft rot diseases in my vegetable garden?
How do I manage blackrot and bacterial softrot?
Rotate your crops so you do not grow the same vegetables in the same place each season. Keep your field clean by removing plant waste. Be careful not to physically damage your plants, as wounds allow disease to enter.
How do I control Alternaria leaf spot on my vegetables?
What do I spray for Alternaria leaf spot?
How do I treat Alternaria leaf spot disease?
Use clean, healthy seed. Rotate your crops each season. Bury or remove all infected plant material. Spray with Chlorothalonil, also called Daconil 2787W-75, at a rate of 2 grams mixed in 1 litre of water.
What is damping-off disease and how do I prevent it?
Why do my seedlings fall over and die in the nursery?
How do I stop seedlings from collapsing at ground level?
Damping-off is a nursery disease caused by soil fungi. Infected seedlings look water-soaked near the soil surface and then fall over and die. To prevent it, do not sow seeds too close together and do not water too much.
How do I control downy mildew on my vegetables?
What do I spray for downy mildew disease?
My young plants have brown or white spots with white growth on the underside of leaves — what is this and how do I treat it?
This is downy mildew. Spray with Mancozeb, also called Dithane M45, at a rate of 2 grams mixed in 1 litre of water.
When can I harvest my leafy vegetables after spraying chemicals?
Is it safe to harvest vegetables soon after spraying pesticides?
How long should I wait before picking vegetables after I spray them?
Always observe the safety period for any chemical you use before you harvest. This safety period tells you how many days to wait after spraying before the crop is safe to eat. Check the label of the chemical you used for the correct number of days.
How should I harvest leafy vegetables?
When do I start picking leafy vegetables after transplanting?
How do I pick and handle leafy vegetables at harvest time?
Start stripping leaves from plants about 50 days after transplanting. Always wash all leafy vegetables thoroughly with clean water before eating them.
Where does okra grow best in Malawi?
What kind of area is good for growing okra?
Can I grow okra at high altitude?
Okra grows best in low altitude, warm areas below 1,200 metres above sea level. In plateau areas it only does well in summer. It does not grow well in very acidic soil or waterlogged soil.
How much okra can I expect to harvest per hectare?
What are the expected yields for okra?
Okra can produce between 2,000 and 3,000 kilograms of green pods per hectare over a harvesting period of 4 to 8 weeks.
What is the recommended variety of okra to plant?
Which okra variety should I use?
Is Clemson Spineless a good okra variety?
Clemson Spineless is the only recommended variety. It matures early. You can also use local varieties, but be aware that local varieties mature later. Use 6 to 9 kilograms of seed per hectare.
How do I prepare the field for okra?
How deep should I dig my soil before planting okra?
What manure should I add when preparing land for okra?
Dig the soil to a depth of 25 centimetres. Mix in 3 to 5 kilograms of well-rotted manure for every square metre of land.
What fertilizer should I apply for okra?
How much fertilizer does okra need?
When should I add extra fertilizer to my okra crop?
Before sowing, apply 70 grams of D Compound per square metre, which is about 3 cupfuls using cup number 30. Or use 30 grams of 23-10-5+6S+1Zn per square metre, which is about 2 and a half cupfuls of cup number 20. Water well after applying. Okra has a long growing season, so when fruits start to form, add CAN fertilizer at 40 grams per square metre. Do not use fertilizers that are very high in nitrogen, as this causes too much leaf growth and reduces the number of pods.
Why should I not use high-nitrogen fertilizer on okra?
What happens if I use too much nitrogen fertilizer on okra?
High nitrogen fertilizer makes okra plants produce too many leaves and fewer pods. Use fertilizers higher in phosphorus instead.
How do I sow okra seed?
Can I transplant okra seedlings?
How far apart should I plant okra seeds?
Okra does not transplant well, so sow seeds directly in the field. Plant 2 to 3 seeds per hole, 2.5 centimetres deep, with holes 30 centimetres apart and rows 60 centimetres apart. For local varieties, space at 60 centimetres between holes and 60 centimetres between rows.
When should I sow okra for a continuous supply?
How often can I plant okra?
Sow okra every month from October to January. This gives you a continuous supply of pods throughout the season.
3. Guide to Agriculture Production in Malawi (2021).pdf, page 291
pageHeader=Guide to Agriculture Production
Spices
sectionHeading=3.9.6. CORIANDER (Coriandum sativum)
sectionHeading=3.9.6.1. National aims
sectionHeading=3.9.6.2. Improving yields
sectionHeading=3.9.6.2.1. Use of good seed
sectionHeading=3.9.6.2.2. Field preparation
sectionHeading=3.9.6.2.3. Planting and spacing
sectionHeading=3.9.6.2.4. Fertilizer application
sectionHeading=3.9.6.2.5. Weed control
sectionHeading=3.9.6.2.6. Harvesting
sectionHeading=3.9.6.2.7. Threshing and drying
pageNumber=291
sectionHeading=Generated FAQ
What is coriander used for?
What can I do with coriander after I grow it?
Why should I grow coriander?
Coriander is used in curry powder, food seasoning, pastries, baking, and confectionery. It is an important spice and can be sold on the local market or exported if you grow a surplus.
What kind of soil is good for growing coriander?
What soil does coriander need?
Does coriander need special soil?
Coriander grows best on medium to heavy soils that drain well. It does not like waterlogged soil. It can grow in many different climates and is usually grown using rainfall, but can also be irrigated if needed.
How do I prepare my field before planting coriander?
How should I prepare the bed for coriander?
What do I do to the soil before planting coriander?
Dig the field deeply and break up large clods of soil to make it fine and loose. Build raised beds that are 120cm wide and 20 to 25cm high. Mix 5 to 10kg of well-rotted manure into every square metre of bed before planting.
When should I plant coriander?
What is the right time to plant coriander?
When do I sow coriander seeds?
Plant coriander when the first planting rains come. Sow seeds in rows that are 25cm apart, with 25cm between each planting station in the row. Use 18 to 28kg of seed per hectare. The seeds are slow to sprout and may take 10 to 25 days to come up.
How do I control weeds in my coriander field?
Should I weed my coriander crop?
Weeds can harm coriander, so keep the field weed free at all times during the growing period.
When is coriander ready to harvest?
How do I know when to harvest coriander?
How long does coriander take to mature?
Coriander is ready to harvest 3 to 3½ months after sowing. Harvest when the fruits are fully ripe and have a pleasant aroma. Pull or cut the plants in the morning while there is still dew on them. This helps stop the fruits from falling off and being lost.
How do I dry and thresh coriander after harvesting?
What do I do with coriander after cutting it?
How do I process coriander once I have harvested it?
After cutting, heap the plants into small stacks in the field and leave them to wither for 2 to 3 days. Then thresh the fruits — that is, beat or rub the plants to separate the fruits from the stems. Dry the fruits in a shaded area out of direct sunlight. Once fully dry, sieve them to remove stalks, dirt, and plant debris. If you do not dry them properly, the colour and flavour of the spice will become poor.
4. OI Regenerative Farming Practices.pdf, page 92
sectionHeading=MAIZE EXAMPLE: TWO TOPDRESSINGS
1) Two to three weeks after emerging, foliar sprays, compost (one week after emerging), or one cap of chemical fertilizer 7cm (four fingers) uphill from plant.
2) Before tasseling, foliar sprays, compost (two weeks before tasseling), or one cap of chemical fertilizer 10cm (five fingers) uphill from plant.
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