Visible Symptoms
Bore holes on pseudostem plugged with excreta; central shoot withers into a dead heart.
Shoot Borer (Conogethes punctiferalis) in Turmeric (Pasupu)
Identify and manage Shoot Borer in Turmeric crops. Symptoms, field diagnosis, corrective nutrition, and MENNENI bio-solutions.
Crop Management Overview
Turmeric is a prized spice crop in Nizamabad, Jagtial, and Duggirala. It demands a 9-month growing cycle requiring heavy organic matter, raised bed drainage, and protection against rhizome rot.
Soil & Climate Requirements
Well-drained friable loams rich in organic matter. Free of water stagnation.
MENNENI Products
- Neem Oil 10,000 ppm — Neem oil for crop care. 1 L pack, pan-India delivery.
- Vermicompost — Vermicompost made by earthworm decomposition of organic matter. 1 kg pack, pan-India delivery.
- Ghana Jeevamrutham Manure — Ghana jeevamrutham, a solid fermented organic manure for natural farming. 1 kg pack, pan-India delivery.
- Panchagavya Fertilizers — Panchagavya, a fermented organic preparation for crops. 1 L pack, pan-India delivery.