Ananta (Research Greengram) - Nirmal
Research greengram (moong) entry for short-duration pulse systems with rapid establishment and efficient nutrient use.
Key Features
- Very suitable as a short-duration catch crop
- Critical moisture period is flowering to pod filling
- Early weed control is essential for yield protection
- Timely harvest minimizes shattering losses
Growing Information
Growing Conditions
Best in warm weather on well-drained sandy loam to loam soils.
Yield Estimates
Typical yields are around 8-13 q/ha depending on season and management.
Packaging & Usage
Seed rate usually 12-16 kg/ha in kharif and 20-25 kg/ha in summer/rabi situations.
Key Points
Key Points
- Very suitable as a short-duration catch crop
- Critical moisture period is flowering to pod filling
- Early weed control is essential for yield protection
- Timely harvest minimizes shattering losses
Agronomy & Management
Soil
Well-drained light to medium soils are ideal.
Water & Irrigation
Rainfed in kharif; summer crop needs frequent irrigation at 8-10 day intervals.
Sowing
Preparation
Prepare fine tilth and use treated seed with bio-inoculants.
Sowing Depth
3-5 cm.
Spacing
Kharif 45 x 10 cm; summer 30 x 10 cm as commonly recommended.
Sowing Methods
- •Line sowing
Sowing Time
Seed Rate
12-16 kg/ha (kharif), 20-25 kg/ha (summer)
Harvesting
Harvest when majority pods turn mature and dark; avoid delayed harvest.
Post-Cutting Activities
Dry thoroughly before threshing and storage.
Fertilizer
Apply starter nitrogen with phosphorus; Rhizobium inoculation is beneficial.
Weed Control
Weed-free crop in first 25-30 DAS significantly improves yield.
Pest & Disease Management
Monitor sucking pests and pod borers; use integrated pest management.
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