Traditional Practices in Agriculture FULL - ANGOC Site
Traditional Practices in Agriculture FULL - ANGOC Site
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seeds <strong>in</strong> 3 to 5 litres of water for at least 24 hours. Filter the<br />
solution, then use as spray.<br />
The target pests are: Rice pests, diamond-back moth.<br />
Botanical Formulations:<br />
Chrysanthemum:<br />
Gr<strong>in</strong>d the dried flowers. Mix with f<strong>in</strong>e clay loam and water spray<br />
aga<strong>in</strong>st a wide range of <strong>in</strong>sects.<br />
Six to seven tablespoons of dried and ground flower for one gallon<br />
of water.<br />
Nicotiana tabaccum commonly known as Tobacco<br />
Boil the midribs and stem <strong>in</strong> water for a few m<strong>in</strong>utes or soak for 3-<br />
4 days. Let it cool. This is an effective spray aga<strong>in</strong>st numerous<br />
<strong>in</strong>sect pests.<br />
Acorus calamus L.Araceae, commonly known as Sweet Flag<br />
Powder the roots and add water. Use as an <strong>in</strong>secticide spray.<br />
Decoction of rhizome can also be used as a spray.<br />
M<strong>in</strong>t, Coriander and other aromatic herbs