1.1. Field preparation
Sorghum crop has to be sown in rows spaced with 0.75 m and 0.20 m within row. It can be sown continuously or in holes. Figure 4 presents rows tracing and sorghum sowing respectively
Before planting sorghum, field has to be prepared very well. Soil has to be ploughed twice in order to have a good seedbed before sowing.
1.2. Fertilization
Sorghum crop has to be fertilized with organic manure and mineral fertilizers. A total of 200 kgs per 100 m2 (per Are) of well decomposed organic manure has to be applied before carrying out the second land preparation. Also 2.5 kg/Are of NPK 17-17-17 has to be applied during sowing or 2 weeks after emergence.
1.3. Rows tracing and sowing
Sorghum crop has to be sown in rows spaced with 0.75 m and 0.20 m within row. It can be sown continuously or in holes. Figure 4 presents rows tracing and sorghum sowing respectively
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