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Bambara Nuts

Bambara Nuts

Commodity management

5.1 Weeding

  • These are unwanted plants that competes for light, nutrients and water with crops
  • Weeding is done mechanically or by hand. Keep the crop weed- free for up to 6 weeks after germination.
  • Earth up the ridges or rows to facilitate pegging and development of pods
  • Care should be taken to avoid damage pegs and development pods when weeding
  • Late weeding is not encouraged

5.2 Fertilization

  • Currently there are no fertilizer recommendations for ground bean
  • The seed should be in­oculated with inoculants