Dissolve 1 kg of common salt in 10 litres of water and drop the seeds into it. Remove the ergot and sclerotia-affected seeds that float. Wash the seeds in fresh water 2–3 times to remove the salt, and dry them in the shade. Then treat with 3 packets (600 g) of Azospirillum and 3 packets (600 g) of phosphobacteria, or 6 packets (1200 g) of Azophos.
Pending expert review
Source
Crop Production Guide – Agriculture 2020 (Directorate of Agriculture, Tamil Nadu & Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU)), Cumbu – Removal of ergot-affected seeds, p. 82
Region
Tamil Nadu
Last updated
2026-11-04
Seed soaking for direct sowing
Soaking bajra seed in 2% potassium chloride (KCl) or 3% sodium chloride (NaCl) for 16 hours, followed by 5 hours of shade drying, improves germination and stand.
Pending expert review
Source
Crop Production Guide – Agriculture 2020 (Directorate of Agriculture, Tamil Nadu & Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU)), Cumbu – Direct sown crop (seed soaking), p. 85
