Bikaner: Rabi Crops Under Cold Wave Threat, Farmers Advised Protective Measures

• Joint Director Agriculture Madanlal warns farmers about frost conditions, especially when cold winds stop and temperatures drop sharply.
• Frost damages plant cells, leading to destruction of leaves, shoots, flowers, and fruits, causing crops to dry out.
• Horticulture Assistant Director Mukesh Gehlot recommends spraying soluble sulfur (0.2%) or thiourea (500 ppm) for frost protection.
• Sulfur spray protects crops like mustard, wheat, gram, potato, and peas, also enhancing disease resistance and early ripening.
• Light irrigation on frost-prone nights is a simple, cheap method to maintain soil temperature and protect crops.

Why It Matters: Farmers in Bikaner must implement chemical sprays and irrigation to protect Rabi crops from cold wave and frost damage.