Published Oct 09, 2023
India, known for its "Adrak" or ginger, is the top producer of this major spice crop, with major production states being Karnataka, Orissa, Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, and Gujarat.
Ginger grows best in well-drained, loamy soils with a pH of 6-6.5 and should not be planted in waterlogged or previously used soil. Avoid consecutive cultivation in the same spot.
IISR Varada yields high-quality ginger in 200 days, averaging 90 qtl/acre, alongside other regional varieties like IISR Mahima, Karthika, Suprabha, Suruchi, and varieties such as Rio-De-Janerio.
Prepare by ploughing it two to three times and then perform planking. To plant turmeric, create beds with dimensions of 15 cm height, 1 m width, and a convenient length, maintaining a 50 cm gap.
Sowing typically occurs in the first week of May to June. Maintain a plant distance of 15-20 cm between rows and 30 cm between individual plants, with a sowing depth of approximately 3-4 cm.
During field prep, mix in 150 quintals of decomposed cow dung per acre and apply a balanced 25:10:10 N:P: K fertiliser ratio, including 55 kg/acre Urea, 60 kg/acre SSP, and 16 kg/acre MOP.