3 applications of Boom Flower® granules @ 5 kg/Ha increased the yield by 11.2%
Salient Findings
- Boom Flower® increased the height of the plant by 9.1%
- Increased the number of tillers at 90 days after planting (DAP) by 13.94%
- Increased the economic shoots by 13%
- Increased the millable cane by 17.9%
- Increased the Commercial Cane Sugar (CCS) % by 1.67%
- Increased the sugar yield up to 13%
Source :
1. Sugarcane Research Station, Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, India.
2. Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri, Maharashtra, India.
Suggested Spray Schedule for Sugarcane
The application will vary depending on the duration of the crop
Crop | Duration | BF Dose | Application | Schedule | Remarks |
Established crop | 300 days | 2 ml / lit of water | 1st spray | 30 DAP | Improves root growth |
2nd spray | 60 DAP | Improves tillering | |||
3rd spray | 90 DAP | Improves growth | |||
4th spray | 120 DAP | Increases yield and sugar content |