Resource Book on Horticulture Nursery Management

Sr. No. Crop Propagation Method Season/Month
36. Tomato Seed Summer May- June
37. Brinjal Seed Kharif June 2 nd week
38. Brinjal Seed Rabbi Oct 1 st week
39. Brinjal Seed Summer Jan 1 st week
40. Chilli Seed Kharif may 3 rd week – July
41. Chilli Seed Rabbi Oct
42. Chilli Seed Summer Jan – Feb
43. Capsicum Seed Oct - Nov
E. Pricking
Pricking is the shifting of plants from one nursery bed to another or in the
polybag/pot for better root and shoot growth. Pricking increases root growth and
produces better and efficient root system in several species. While pricking, spacing is
manipulated according to the requirement of the species at that particular growth stage.
Pricking makes the plants hardier. Pricking can be done with a pointed slick or metal
label.
F. Irrigation
Seed beds should be watered immediately after sowing. The polybags/pots can be
irrigated with rose head can or polybags/pots should be kept in sunken beds about 25 to
30 cm deep so that flood irrigation can be adopted. Regular irrigations should be
applied at an interval of 5 to 7 days during summer and 15 to 20 days during winter.
Water should not be allowed to stagnate during rainy season. Light and frequent
irrigations are preferred to heavy irrigations at long intervals.
G. Weeding and Hoeing
Weeding should be carried out regularly. Weeds should be destroyed early before
they begin to compete for water and soil nutrients and before their growth makes hoeing
difficult. Weeds should be eradicted before they flower so as to control their
regeneration.
H. Manures and Fertilizers
Mixing of well-rotten Farm Yard Manure in the soil of the nursery helps to
maintain its fertility. Nutrient status of the soil and the requirement of the species being
grown should be assessed. Application of the nutrients and trace elements as per
requirements should be made through soil placement or foliar spray.
I. Lifting of Plants from Nursery
Before removal from the nursery, plants should be thoroughly watered to loosen
the soil and to avoid desiccation during transport until planting. Plants should be lifted
carefully without any damage to roots, particularly the fine roots. Roots along with
earth ball should be wrapped in grass or other material to prevent splitting of earth ball.
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