Boost Chickpea Yield: Expert Tips to Combat Pests, Disease & Weather for Bumper Profits

• February is crucial for chickpea grain formation; avoid small grains and reduced yield with proper care.
• Ensure light irrigation if soil dries, but avoid waterlogging to prevent root rot and enhance grain size.
• Spray 1% solution of 0:52:34 or potassium nitrate for energy and luster; address micronutrient deficiencies.
• Combat pod borer with pheromone traps, neem oil, or recommended insecticides like Emamectin Benzoate.
• Prevent wilt disease by removing affected plants, ensuring drainage, using Trichoderma, and applying fungicides.