Sandy loam, fertile soil with good drainage.
12–15 kg/ha
Use Haldi Ghati Seeds – Research Variety Chetak.
15–20 tons of organic compost per hectare before sowing
10 kg Nitrogen + 40 kg Phosphate (P₂O₅) per hectare at sow
First weeding 20–25 days after sowing.
1–2 weedings as required for better crop growth.
Sow in rows 30–45 cm apart.
Maintain 10–12 cm spacing between plants.
Harvest when plants dry, pods turn mature, and seeds are fully developed.
Ensure adequate soil moisture at sowing or irrigate immediately after sowing.
Further irrigation depends on soil type and climate.
Bacterial leaf spot: Spray Streptocycline 20 g or 2 kg copper fungicide per hectare.
Powdery mildew: Spray soluble sulphur 2.5 kg or Dinocap 400 ml per hectare, repeat after 15 days, or apply 25 kg sulphur dust.