16/5/2019

I have passion fruit vine but for some days the leaves are getting curled and eventually drying off. Please help me.

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Dear sir, Drying of passion fruit vines can be due to many reasons like nutrient deficiency, pest or disease attack. It can also happen due to lack of irrigation and low humid condition. Since the climate is so hot at this time increased atmospheric temperature due to scrotching sun can also result in drying.So its better to contact your nearest krishibhavan to identify (Krishibhavan, Karakulam 0471-2370094 ) the exact cause to take the appropriate remedial measure.

6/4/2019

What is the reason for this? My mobile number is 9900674366

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Dear Sir, Please contact Banana Research Station, Kannara for getting advice from an expert in this field Ph :0487 2699087 ; brskannara@kau.in

24/3/2019

I would like to get a membership in our padasekharam. Can i get the procedure and terms of membership

Dear sir, You my please contact the Agriculturel officer,krishibhavan , Erumapetty Ph : 488- 5262293

11/3/2019

How to overcome pests on guava fruis, @ home? Pictures attached. Plz rply

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Dear Swathy, The black spots on the surface of Guava fruits seems to be like Anthracnose disease caused by fungus which can be controlled by spraying Bordeaux Mixture or Dithane Z 78 at 0.2% concentration at weekly intervals. The under surface of the leaves shows mealy bug infestation for which insecticide spray is necessary.Destroy the affected fruits and leaves and maintain a proper hygienic condition. Proper fertilizer application, irrigation and pruning has to be followed. Its better to contact your nearest Krishibhavan with fresh disease/pest samples so that they can recommended an integrated management approach

6/3/2019

The only open place I have is 1500 qft of terrace but has Aluminium Roofing Sheet covered, hence no direct sunlight but has reasonable amount of light from 10AM to 4PM.What all can I grow in grow bags. Please advice. Any reference videos etc. will be highly appreciated. Thank you.

Dear sir, Please contact Department of Olericulture, College of Agriculture, Vellayani 0471-381002 for further guidance in this regard

12/3/2019

I like to know the available centers of upland paddy seeds and also like to know about the cultivating method and suitable period of farming

Dear Pradeep, The season for upland cultivation of paddy is may- June to September october. Schemes for Upland paddy cultivation are also implemented through Krishibhavans .For suitable Paddy seeds you may please contact your nearest krishibhavan . You may also contact State Seed Farm, Perambra Ph : 0496 2614221 / State Seed Farm, Pudupadi Ph: 0496-2512340 .

12/3/2019

I like to know the available centers of upland paddy seeds and also like to know about the cultivating method and suitable period of farming

Dear Pradeep, The season for upland cultivation of paddy is may- June to September october. Schemes for Upland paddy cultivation are also implemented through Krishibhavans .For suitable Paddy seeds you may please contact your nearest krishibhavan . You may also contact State Seed Farm, Perambra Ph : 0496 2614221 / State Seed Farm, Pudupadi Ph: 0496-2512340 . A leaflet prepared by farm Information Bureau which may give technical aspects on Upland paddy cultivation has been uploaded in your mail

21/2/2019

How to ripening avocado

Dear Sir, Avocados do not ripen on the tree; they ripen after they have been harvested. To speed up the avocado ripening process 1)Place the unripe avocado into a brown paper bag. The bag is used to trap the ethylene gas, which ripens the avocado 2)Add a banana, apple, or tomato to the brown paper bag for two or three days Store the bag, closed, at room temperature.

26/2/2019

I read in the Manorama newspaper about Israeli apple at the residence of Mr. K.p. Viswanathan, Nikarthil Veedu, Thuravoor p.o., Cherthala, Alapuzha. Please let me know his contact number in order to buy one Israeli apple plant for me also.

Dear sir, Sri.K.P. Viswanathan, Nikarthil Veedu,Thuravoor P.O., Cherthala, Alappuzha.(K.B-THURAVOOR) was Karshaka Jyothi AWARD WINNER FOR THE YEAR 2007-08. tHE AGRICULTURAL OFFICER, Krishibhvan, Thuravoor Ph : 0478-2569400 may be able to assist you in getting Sri. Viswanathans Contact number

17/12/2018

Sir, How can we prevent white fly attack on kanthari chedi ? From where we can get 50 mesh white fly net in retail kerala.

Dear Rahul, As recommended by by Kerala Agricultural University Whitefly in Chilli can be controlled by (1) Spray 2% neem oil + garlic emulsion spray. (2) Dissolve 60g soap in 150 ml warm water, add soap solution to neem oil and castor oil slowly and mix well. Dilute with 6 litres of water. Add 120 g garlic paste. Take the extract and spray. (3) Apply 1.5% fish oil soap. (4)place Sticky yellow traps Regarding availability of mesh net you may please contact regional Agro Industries Corporation (RAIDCO), Ernakulam - Ph : 0484 2622923