Select a location where one could ensure semi-shady conditions. Well drained medium-loam soil; rich in organic matter and natural soil pH. An irrigation source in the vicinity with natural pH water is highly desirable.

Nursery beds should be prepared with utmost care. Ensure that while preparing the beds the soil is at optimum moisture level and work label. Prepared raised beds 10 to 15 centimeters high with the help of spade in straight lines and parallel to each other. Work to a fine tilts. Remove all soil lumps and pebbles. Some 20 beds measuring 8 meter .0.6 meter are sufficient for raising sufficient seedling for one hectare. Add 150 to 200 kilograms of well rotten FYM along with 200 grams of DAP and 30 grams of carbendazin 50% WP per bed and work to mix thoroughly within the bed.

Seed sowing is best carried out during evenings. Seeds rare sown in minute straight furrows prepared on the seed-beds along the width. Furrow to furrow distance for seed sowing should be 5 centimeters and the depth between 0.50 to 0.75 centimeters. This can be easily accomplished by using a pencil-thick strong twig or a wooden ripper. Sow seeds singly 2.0-2.5 centimeters apart in the furrow.

a) This is done at least a year in advance. Arrange sufficient quantities of good and fine top soil from an area where vegetable farming has not been practiced for over 3 years.
b) Well rotten Farm Yard Manure (FYM) or leaf mould.
c) Vermiculite or rice husk.
Prepare a mixture of the ingredients stated in a),b) and c) in equal proportion and add fertilizer Di-ammonium Phosphate (DAP) @ 200 gram per 100 kilograms of the mixture along with 20 grams of carbendazin 50% WP. Mix thoroughly. Ensure that sufficient moisture (not wet) level in maintained. Add water if required. Shift the quantity so prepared on a polyethylene sheet in a sunny po sition and cover with tarpaulin or dark colored plastic sheeting. Leave unattended for usage during the next season. Ensure that during the monsoon, field over-runs do not mingle with the mixture.