Prefers cooler climates with day temperature of 20-300C, night temperature of 15-
170C and relative humidity of 50-60%. Bright sunlight is required for growth and flowering.
FYM @ 10-15 t/ha is applied during field preparation. NPK recommendation is
180:60:60 kg/ha of which 90:60:60 kg/ha is applied as basal and 90 kg/ha of N is applied as
top dressing 40 days after transplanting.