Crop Category
Aromatic Crops
Aromatic Crops
Description
Lemon Grass, is a perennial grass grown for its fragrant leaves and stalks which are used as a flavoring.
It is mainly cultivated in many parts of tropical and sub-tropical South East Asia and Africa.
India grows Lemon Grass in 3,000 hectares which produces around 300-350 tonnes/year.
In India Lemon Grass is mainly cultivated in Punjab, Kerala, Assam, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh.
Taxonomic Classification
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Division: Magnoliophyta
- Class: Liliopsida
- Order: Cyperales
- Family: Poaceae
- Genus: Cymbopogan
- Species: flexuosus
Economically Important Part
- Stalks and leaf base are the most economically important part of Lemon Grass
Conditions for Cultivation
Lemon Grass grows well in both tropical and subtropical climates at an elevation upto 900 m.
Ideal conditions for cultivating Lemon Grass are warm and humid climates with sufficient sunshine and 250-330 cm rainfall per annum.
A temperature ranging from 20°C -30°C and good sunshine throughout the year is conducive to high crop yield.
Lemon Grass can grow well over medium fertile soils and moderate irrigation.
Well drained sandy loam is most suitable for the growth of the plant.
Major Challenges
- The major challenges involve Biotic and Abiotic causes.
- Biotic Causes:
- Major Pests: Termites, Mealy Bug, Stem Borer and Spittle Bug.
- Major Diseases: Little Leaf, Rust, Leaf Spot, Gray Blight and Collar Rot.
- Abiotic Causes:
- Chlorosis
- Necrosis
Crop Schedule
| Crop Stage | Products | Dosage | Method Of Application | Benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basal Fertilizer | Geoxol.COM | 15 kg / hectare / application with basal fertilizer, if soil organic carbon (more than / equal to 0.5%) and bulk denisty (less than or equal to 1.6 g / cm3)20-25 kg / hectare / application with basal fertilizer, if soil organic carbon (less than 0.5%) and bulk denisty (more than 1.6 g / cm3) | Soil Application | Rejuvenates soil for sustainable growth of crops |
| 3 -4 weeks after transplanting or sowing | Mycoxol4G | 500 g / hectare / application, if soil pH (less than / equal to 7.5) and available P (more than / equal to 15 kg / ha)Combination of Mycoxol 4G (500g / hectare) and Alpha Shield (1000g / hectare), if soil pH (more than 7.5) and available P (less than15 kg / ha) | Soil Application | Reduces incidence of soil borne diseases, improves availability of phosphorous and other micronutrients |
| 7-10 days after Pruning | PeakMAX | 1000 ml / hectare / application | Foliar / Soil Drenching | Improves vegetative growth and reduces disease pressure |
| 3-4 weeks after Pruning | Privid | 1200 ml / hectare / application | Foliar Application | Promotes vegetative growth |
| 6-7 weeks after Pruning | Silixol OSA | 1000 ml / hectare / application | Foliar Application | Reduces impact of abiotic stress |
| Vegetative Stage | Biofuze | 3 ml / liter of water - Repeat sprays at an interval of 2-3 weeks as per pest attack | Foliar Application | Reduces population of sucking pests |
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