Spinach ( Palak ) Farming in India; A complete Information Guide

Spinach (  Palak ) Farming in India; A Complete Information Guide;

Introduction to Spinach (Palak) Farming

Indian Spinach or Palak (Basella rubra or B. alba L.) belongs to the family Basellaceae. Palak is a perennial common leafy vegetable throughout India. The plant has fleshy stems and leaves and is of a trailing and climbing habit. The tender stems and leaves of this crop may make wholesome 

Important Varieties of Indian Spinach or Palak ;

Sowing of Spinach or Palak Seeds;

(a) Sowing time. The seed is sown from the middle of January to the middle of March for the summer crops and from the middle of April to the middle of June for the rainy season crop. But it can be cultivated throughout the year.
(b) Seed rate. The seed rate is 2.00 kg per acre.
(c) Method of sowing. It is generally propagated through seeds. The seeds are sown by broadcasting for the early crop. But for the main crop, the seed is sown by dibbling method at a spacing of 15 cm (row to row) x 60 cm (plant to plant). It may also be propagated by root or stem cutting. 

Manuring in Spinach Crop;

The manurial schedule is 20 to 25 Cartloads of Compost or F.Y.M, 50 kg urea, 30 kg Superphosphate and 30 kg Muriate of Potash per acre and these should be applied with the last preparatory tillage. 30 kg urea is applied as a top dressing after two weeks of sowing.

Aftercare of Spinach Crop;

One or two weedings is given during the early stages of growth. Stalking is beneficial for this crop. Irrigation is given as and when needed.

Harvesting of Spinach Crop

The crop becomes ready for harvesting after 6 to 7 weeks of sowing Crops are harvested at an interval of 10 to 15 days.

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