Royal Gulabi (Research Chickpea)
Research chickpea line for pulse production with focus on stable pod load, adaptability and quality grain under rabi conditions.
Key Features
- Use fungicide-treated and bio-inoculated seed
- Avoid over-irrigation to reduce disease pressure
- Phosphorus support is critical for root and nodulation development
- Monitor pod borer from flowering onward
Growing Information
Growing Conditions
Performs well in cool, dry conditions on well-drained soils and moderate fertility.
Yield Estimates
Expected productivity is typically around 10-22 q/ha with recommended crop care.
Packaging & Usage
Typical seed rate: 60-90 kg/ha for medium-seeded types; adjust by seed size and target plant stand.
Key Points
Key Points
- Use fungicide-treated and bio-inoculated seed
- Avoid over-irrigation to reduce disease pressure
- Phosphorus support is critical for root and nodulation development
- Monitor pod borer from flowering onward
Agronomy & Management
Soil
Loam to clay loam soils with good drainage are ideal.
Water & Irrigation
Mostly rainfed with one protective irrigation if prolonged dry spell occurs at flowering.
Sowing
Preparation
Prepare firm, fine seedbed and ensure weed-free sowing.
Sowing Depth
5-8 cm.
Spacing
30-45 cm row spacing with suitable plant stand.
Sowing Methods
- •Line sowing
Sowing Time
Seed Rate
60-90 kg/ha
Harvesting
Harvest at full maturity when pods and plants dry uniformly.
Post-Cutting Activities
Dry and thresh with care to preserve seed quality.
Fertilizer
Starter N and phosphorus recommended; add sulfur/micronutrients where deficient.
Weed Control
Early weeding in first month after sowing is important.
Pest & Disease Management
Integrated management for pod borer and wilt complex is recommended.
Growing guides & tips
- Chickpea & Gram (Chana) Farming Guide for Rabi →
- Chickpea (Gram/Chana) Cultivation Guide: Sowing, Seed Rate & Care →
- Best Chickpea (Gram) Seeds: Kabuli, Gulabi & Desi Compared →
- Seed Rate & Yield Per Acre: Wheat, Chana, Bajra, Mustard & Pulses →
- Best Rabi Crops After Cotton & Groundnut: Wheat, Chickpea, Mustard →