Sowing was performed on 9th and 5th of May in 2011 and 2012,respectively. Row spacing was 70 cm and on-row plant spacing was20 cm. Each plot had a size of 25.2 m2with 6 rows. Seeds were sownat 5–6 cm depths using a dibbler. Experiments were conducted ina randomized complete block design with three replicates.Nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium fertilizers were applied tothe rows at a rate of 200 kg ha−1, 100 kg ha−1and 100 kg ha−1inthe form of ammonium sulphate, P2O4 and KCl, respectively. Thetotal quantity of phosphorus and potassium fertilizers was appliedduring the time of sowing. Nitrogen was applied in three equalamounts at the time of sowing, 10 cm seedling height and 35–40 cmheight stages.