The critical stages for irrigation are during germination, rhizome initiation and rhizome development stages.Thus in less rainfall areas the first irrigation should be done immediately after planting and subsequent irrigation are given at intervals of 7 to 10 days in conventional irrigation (based on prevailing weather and soil type). Sprinklers and drip system can also be employed for better water use efficiency and enhanced yield.
Ili kupata kiasi kikubwa cha matunda ni vyema kuwa na mzinga wa nyuki karibu na shamba lako ili kusaidia uchavushaji wa maua ya tikitimaji.Tunashauri uwe na mizinga 1-2 kwa hekari moja.Waweza pia pands alizeti jirani na shamba lako ili kuvuta nyuki.Pia zuia kupulizia dawa za wadudu kipindi cha maua maana unaweza wakimbiza au kuwaua nyuki, kumbuka maua ambayo hayakuchavushwa vizuri huzaa matunda yenye umbo baya lisilo shabihiana na mengine.