Chickpea Alert: 20-Day Lapse Risks Total Yield Loss; Act Fast!

• Chickpea, a key Rabi cash crop, is highly susceptible to diseases like Dry Root Rot, Collar Rot, and Root Rot 20-30 days after sowing.
• These diseases, often caused by excessive moisture, can severely impact yield if not treated promptly.
• Preventative measures include seed treatment with fungicides (e.g., Trichoderma, Vitavax Power) and bio-fertilizers (Rhizobium, PSB) before sowing.
• If disease symptoms appear, immediate treatment with fungicides like Metalaxyl + Mancozeb or Carbendazim 50 is recommended.
• Timely monitoring, balanced irrigation, and quick intervention are crucial for protecting chickpea crops and ensuring good yields.

Why It Matters: Farmers can prevent huge financial losses by protecting chickpea crops from early diseases.