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Turmeric and Ginger Production

Turmeric and Ginger Production

Author: Vanita G

Subject: PLANT BREEDING AND GENETICS
Publisher: Anisha
ISBN: 9788168282452
Price: INR 4,595.00
Publish Year: 2027
Language: English
Binding: HB

This book delivers a complete field-to-market guide for turmeric and ginger production, written for farmers, extension workers, and small-scale processors who need practical solutions. The content moves through each production stage in logical order, beginning with land preparation, seed selection, and planting techniques for both spices. Detailed chapters cover soil requirements, irrigation scheduling, and nutrient management, emphasising organic options such as farmyard manure, vermicompost, and green manuring. The book provides clear instructions for identifying and controlling common pests including shoot borer, rhizome scale, and root-knot nematodes, as well as diseases like rhizome rot and leaf blotch. Each recommendation comes from field trials and farmer experiences, avoiding theoretical discussions that do not translate to real growing conditions. The language remains straightforward, with step-by-step procedures for tasks such as preparing raised beds, applying mulch, and setting up drip irrigation systems.