Package of Practices for Mulberry Cultivation under Different Agroclimatic Conditions in West Bengal

Abstract

A major factor determining the productivity and the profitability in sericulture is the yield of mulberry crop. Maximization of leaf yield of mulberry per unit area will lead to increase cocoon production at reduced cost. Thus, it should be the primary aim of the sericulturists to maximize leaf production. As a result of experimentation over a number of years on various aspects of mulberry cultivation, viz, variety, spacing, planting season, method of planting, irrigation, manuring, pruning, etc, a package of practices comprising all the factors was formulated and recommended to the field to maximize the leaf output. The "package of practices" differs with different agroclimatic conditions and topography of the area.