Shoots within 50–60 cm of the ground should be cut off to allow the plant's trunk to grow properly. Plant's centre is supposed to be open. During early development phases are when water suckers should be eliminated.
For the aeration and health of the soil, inter-culture operations such as weed management, basin spading, and ploughing are crucial. Pre-emergence weedicides like diuron (3 kg/ha), simazine (4 kg/ha), glyphosate (4 l/ha), paraquat (2 l/ha), etc. may also be used to chemically manage weeds.