Crop Category
Aromatic Crops
Aromatic Crops
Description
Mentha is commonly known as Pudina.
Plants are herbs or shrubs with an aromatic smell.
They are native to North America, Southern Africa and Australia, mints are widely distributed throughout the temperate areas of the world.
It is grown wild in Europe while Mentha is cultivated in Japan, England, France, Italy, the USA, Bulgaria, Russia, and India.
In India it is cultivated in foothills of Himalayas in Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.
Taxonomic Classification
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Division: Magnoliophyta
- Class: Magnoliopsida
- Order: Lamiales
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Genus: Mentha
- Species: spicata
Economically Important Part
Mentha leaves are the most economically important part of Mentha cultivation
Conditions for Cultivation
Mentha can be cultivated in both tropical and subtropical regions.
The suitable temperature for mint cultivation is between 20˚C to 40˚C.
The rainfall should be between 100-110 cm.
Light showers at planting time and good sunny days at harvesting stage is best for good quality leaves.
Mentha can be cultivated in wide range of soils.
Loam or sandy loam or deep soils rich in organic matter are best for its cultivation.
Mentha thrives well in fertile soil with pH 6.0-8.0.
Major Challenges
- Biotic Causes:
- Major Pests: Cutworm, Root Rot, Aphid, Spider Mite and Loofer.
- Major Diseases: Anthracnose, Black Stem Rot, Leaf Blight and Powdery Mildew.
- Abiotic Causes:
- Necrotic Spot
- Premature Defoliation.
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) | 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) | 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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