Chickaballapura Agromet Advisory -

State
Karnataka
Valid period
–
Source
University Of Agricultural Science, Bengaluru

Maize

Urea

  • Once rain received, top dress in Maize crop @ 25 kg N/ha.

Stem borer

  • To control stem borer in Maize Spray Quinolphos-25 EC @ 2 ml/liter of water or Chlorophyriphos-20 EC @ 2 ml/liter of water.

Red Gram

Wilt

  • If Wilt diseases noticed in field –Drenching Carbendazim 50 WP 2 g/litre of water.
  • Remove and burn the wilt infected plant in field.

Finger Millet

Sowing Time

  • The following crop suggested for sowing in the month of September.

Suitable Varieties

  • Wherever pre-monsoon short duration crops are sown in the month of May. They have to be harvested in August, Immediately the late Kharif crops like Finger millet
  • 1. Indaf-5, 7,9
  • 2. HR-911
  • 3. GPU 26,28, 45 & 48
  • 4. ML-365

Horse gram

Sowing Time

  • The following crop suggested for sowing in the month of September.

Suitable Varieties

  • Wherever pre-monsoon short duration crops are sown in the month of May. They have to be harvested in August, Immediately the late Kharif crops like Horse gram
  • 1. PHG-9
  • 2. KBH-1

Beans

Sowing Time

  • The following crop suggested for sowing in the month of September.

Suitable Varieties

  • Wherever pre-monsoon short duration crops are sown in the month of May. They have to be harvested in August, Immediately the late Kharif crops like Field beans
  • 1. HA-3 and 4

Sunflower

Sowing Time

  • The following crop suggested for sowing in the month of September.

Suitable Varieties

  • Wherever pre-monsoon short duration crops are sown in the month of May. They have to be harvested in August, Immediately the late Kharif crops like Sunflower
  • 1. KBSH 1,41,42, 44 & 53

Cowpea

Sowing Time

  • The following crop suggested for sowing in the month of September.

Suitable Varieties

  • Wherever pre-monsoon short duration crops are sown in the month of May. They have to be harvested in August, Immediately the late Kharif crops like Cowpea
  • 1. KBC-1
  • 2. TVX944 and
  • 3. PKB-4 for vegetable purpose.

Mango

Sowing Time

  • The following crop suggested for sowing in the month of September.

Planting

  • For since rainfall aberration is extreme in these days. The farmers are advised to take up planting for mango.

Pest Control

  • Canopy thinning is suggested for proper penetration of sunlight.
  • Removal of dead and decomposed twigs and unwanted excessive branches helps in preventing diseases and pest build up through proper light penetration.
  • Malformed inflorescence has been removed to prevent further spread in coming season.

Jack fruit

Sowing Time

  • The following crop suggested for sowing in the month of September.

Planting

  • For since rainfall aberration is extreme in these days. The farmers are advised to take up planting for Jack fruit.

Jamun

Sowing Time

  • The following crop suggested for sowing in the month of September.

Planting

  • For since rainfall aberration is extreme in these days. The farmers are advised to take up planting for Jamun on the bunds.

Source: State agriculture departments and ICAR agro-meteorological units, based on India Meteorological Department (IMD) medium-range weather forecasts · View source →. Updated: weekly or bi-weekly per advisory cycle · Report an error

Frequently Asked Questions

How should farmers use this agromet advisory?

Read the crop-wise recommendations carefully and note the valid date range. The advisory covers expected weather conditions during that period, so apply pest-management and irrigation suggestions within the window specified. Always consult your local agriculture extension officer before applying any new chemical.

How often are agromet advisories issued for Chickaballapura?

Agromet advisories for Chickaballapura, Karnataka are typically issued weekly or bi-weekly by state agriculture departments and ICAR agro-meteorological units. Each advisory is valid for 5-7 days and covers the major crops grown in the district.

What weather parameters are monitored for the Chickaballapura advisory?

The Chickaballapura advisory uses 5-day weather forecast data from India Meteorological Department (IMD) automatic weather stations covering rainfall, maximum and minimum temperature, humidity and wind speed, combined with crop-stage growth models to generate field-level recommendations.

Which crops are covered in the Chickaballapura, Karnataka agromet advisory?

This advisory covers Maize, Red Gram, Finger Millet, Horse gram, Beans, Sunflower, Cowpea, Mango, Jack fruit, Jamun grown in Chickaballapura district. Each crop entry includes pest and disease management guidance tailored to the current growth stage and weather forecast.

Can I download or share this advisory?

Yes. You can share this advisory page link with other farmers in your district. The NaPanta app also delivers agromet advisories as push notifications so you receive them as soon as they are published, without needing to check the website.