Arka Sasya Poshak Ras (comprising solutions A & B) is a unique balanced blend of macro and micronutrients for the soilless cultivation of vegetables, medicinal herbs and potted plants in cocopeat. It is highly suited for soilless cultivation/cocoponics under balcony/ terrace gardening situations.
How to apply Arka Sasya Poshak Ras:
Dilute 5.0 ml of each Arka Sasya Poshak Ras viz., A and B in one litre of water (5ml/litre) and apply @ 200ml per pot/grow bag for tomato, chilli, brinjal, cabbage, cucumber, ridge gourd, zucchini, bottle gourd, bhendi, radish, broccoli, patty pan, pumpkin, watermelon and musk melon.
Dilute 4.0 ml of each Arka Sasya Poshak Ras A and B in one litre of water (4.0 ml/litre) and apply @ 200ml per pot/grow bag for legume crops viz., peas, beans, dolichos and cowpea.
Dilute 3.5ml of each Arka Sasya Poshak Ras A and B in one litre of water (3.5 ml/litre) and apply @ 200ml per pot/grow bag for indigenous and exotic leafy vegetables like lettuce, spinach, parsley, Bok choy and celery etc.
The frequency of nutrient solution application is twice per week starting from the 10thday of transplantation up to 30 days from date of sowing or transplanting and three times per week thereafter.
Pot or grow bag size: 12 x 12, 12 x 15, 15 x 15, 18 x 8-inch sizes
| Crop | Solution A | Solution B |
| Tomato, Chilli, Brinjal, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Cucumber, Ridge Gourd, Zucchini, Bottle Gourd, Bhendi, Radish, Broccoli, Knol Khol, Patty Pan, Pumpkin, Watermelon and Musk Melon. | 5 | 5 |
| French bean, Peas, Dolichos and Cowpea. | 4 | 4 |
| Indigenous leafy vegetables and exotic leafy vegetables like lettuce, spinach, parsley, Bok choy and celery etc. | 3.5 | 3.5 |
Instructions:
- Do not mix with pesticides and herbicides
- Store in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight
- Keep away from children and pets.
Availability: 1 Ltr. Bottle at Rs.252/- per Bottle.
Shelf Life: 24 months from the date of manufacture
For further details, please contact
Dr.D.Kalaivanan,
Senior Scientist,
Division of Natural Resource Management,
ICAR-IIHR, Hesaraghatta Lake Post,
Bengaluru 560089
Phone: 080-28446815/23086100 Ext No.317
Email: kalaivanan.d@icar.gov.in