Sandy loam, fertile soil with good drainage is ideal.
12–15 kg per hectare
Use Haldighati Seeds’ improved (research) variety Shyamla.
Apply 20–25 tons of organic compost per hectare before sowing.
At sowing time, apply:
• 12 kg Nitrogen
• 60 kg Phosphorus
• 60 kg Potassium per hecta
First weeding should be done 20 days after sowing.
A total of 2–3 weedings may be required depending on weed growth.
Sow in rows.
Row-to-row: 45–50 cm
Plant-to-plant: 15–20 cm
Green pods become ready for picking 50–55 days after sowing.
Continuous picking increases yield.
Soil must have adequate moisture at sowing.
If moisture is low, irrigate immediately after sowing.
Irrigation frequency depends on soil type and weather.
phids: Suck sap from leaves and stems, affecting growth.
Control with:
Dimethoate 30 EC @ 1–2 ml/litre water
OR Methyl Demeton 25 EC @ 2 ml/litre
OR Malathion 50 EC @ 1.5 ml/litre
Pod Borer: Bores into pods and damages seeds.
Control with:
Thiodan / related insecticide @ 2 ml/litre