Spinova OP
- Crop Name
- Spinach
- Variety Name
- Spinova OP
- Leaf Colour
- Shiny dark green
- Leaf Size
- Round and long
- First Harvest
- 35–40 days
- Average Yield
- 30–40 tons/acre
Performance
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Time of Sowing | June–July, January–February |
| Seed Rate | 6–7 kg/acre |
| First Harvest | 35–40 days |
| Second Harvest | 20–25 days after first harvest |
| Leaf Colour | Shiny dark green |
| Leaf Size | Round and long |
| Yield per Acre (Approx.) | 30–40 tons |
| Speciality | Good for vegetable use |
Package of Practices
Physiological disorders, Symptoms & Management
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Coriandrum sativum |
| Hybrid | Spinova OP |
| Soil | Well-drained silt or loamy soils are suited for cultivation. pH should be 6–8. |
| Land Preparation | Prepare the main field to a fine tilth and sow seeds at a spacing of 15 x 10 cm. Seeds germinate in about 8–15 days. Whole seed does not germinate well, so seeds are split into halves before sowing for a better germination percentage. |
| Spacing | 20–25 cm x 5–6 cm, depending on the sowing method. |
| Climate | Performs well at 20–25°C. Prefers a cool, comparatively dry, frost-free climate. |
Season
| Season Type | Sowing Period |
|---|---|
| All Season | — |
Seed Rate
| Parameter | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Seed Rate | 50–60 kg/ha |
Fertilizers & Manures
| Type | Quantity / Notes |
|---|---|
| FYM | 10 t/ha |
| Nitrogen (N) | 10 Kg/ha |
| Phosphorus (P₂O₅) | 40 Kg/ha |
| Potassium (K₂O) | 20 Kg/ha |
Irrigation
First irrigation should be given immediately after sowing, the second on the third day, and subsequent irrigations at 4–5 day intervals.
Weed Control
Weeding is done as and when necessary. Spray pre-emergence herbicide Fluchloralin 700 ml in 500 litres of water per hectare.
Special Crop Practices
No special practices required.
Diseases
| Disease | Symptoms & Control Measures |
|---|---|
| Powdery Mildew | White, powdery, cottony growth on leaves; severe cases lead to defoliation. Control: Carbendazim (1 ml/litre), Karathane (0.5 ml/litre), Tebuconazole 50% + Trifloxystrobin 25% @ 0.5 gm/ltr, or Meptyldinocap @ 0.5 gm/ltr. |
Pests
| Name of the Pest | Symptoms & Management |
|---|---|
| Aphids | Sap-sucking insects; can be controlled by hand-picking, spraying with a strong water jet, or introducing natural predators like ladybugs. Control: Acephate 75% SP (1.5 g/L), Imidacloprid 30.5% SC @ 0.25 ml/ltr. |
Harvesting
Leaves are ready for harvest in 28–30 days after sowing. Harvesting is done manually by pulling the plants. Light irrigation should be given before harvest; after harvesting, leaves are made into bunches for the market.
Yield
10–12 t/ha
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