Before growing vegetables in the monsoon, it is important to know how to prepare the land. If you prepare the land well you will get a good yield, so first learn which methods give bigger harvests in the rainy season. The first step is choosing the land and preparing the soil. The land must be prepared so that water does not stand on it; standing water can cause root rot, which can lead to heavy losses.

Plough the land well so that the soil becomes loose and crumbly. It is good to make beds according to the crop of the season.

Choosing the right seed before growing any crop is very important. Make sure of seed quality with strong resistance to pests and diseases. Hybrid seed is a good choice in the monsoon.

Pests are usually seen most in the monsoon compared with other seasons. To control them, apply pesticides on the advice of an agriculture officer. Pests can also be controlled naturally or with neem oil.

There is plenty of rain in the monsoon, so give the land only as much water as it needs. If too much water collects, drain it away.

Mulching is one of the key methods for monsoon vegetable farming. Mulch keeps moisture in the soil, suppresses weeds and adds nutrients to the soil.

Source: Jagonews24. First published in Bengali on The Agro News.