6 Crop Growth
Number of plants per unit of area. At times more than optimum number of seeds sprouts are planted in a given area. Farmers must reduce density for healthy growth of plants.
Average growth rate of the crop in normal conditions.
Comparison of crop growth rate, leaf size, crop color etc. with expected growth for given conditions and input.
Interventions needed to maintain expected growth.
Frequency, quantity and method for fertilization.
Proper time, frequency and method for plowing.
Proper time, frequency and method for weeding.
Expected pest and virus attacks, symptoms of such attacks, precautionary measure that can be taken in advance to avoid these attacks, immediate actions including pesticide to be used to kill pests and viruses, quantity of pesticide to be used per acre, most effective method for pesticide spray, avoid health issues related to pesticide spray.