Weed the crop thrice at 60, 120 and 150 days after planting, depending upon weed intensity. Earth up the crop after 60 days.

Mulch the crop immediately after planting with green leaves @ 60 kg/cent. Repeat mulching after 50 days with the same quantity of green leaves.

The second dose of fertilizer has to apply in 30 days after sowing. The third dose has to be applied at 60 days after planting.

Chilli, maize and colocasia can be grown as intercrops.

In the case of irrigated crop, depending upon the weather and soil conditions, about 15 to 23 irrigations are to be given in clayey soils and 40 irrigations in sandy loams.