Royal Kabuli (Research Chickpea)
Kabuli-type research chickpea entry aimed at premium seed size and market quality with scientific management under rabi pulse conditions.
Key Features
- Timely sowing and uniform plant stand are key for high yield
- Seed treatment plus Rhizobium inoculation supports nodulation
- Flowering to pod filling is moisture-sensitive stage
- Protect crop from pod borer with IPM strategy
Growing Information
Growing Conditions
Best in cool dry weather on well-drained loam soils, pH near neutral to slightly alkaline.
Yield Estimates
Under recommended agronomy, yields often range from about 12-25 q/ha depending on environment.
Packaging & Usage
Kabuli seed rate is generally higher than desi types, often around 90-130 kg/ha based on seed size and spacing.
Key Points
Key Points
- Timely sowing and uniform plant stand are key for high yield
- Seed treatment plus Rhizobium inoculation supports nodulation
- Flowering to pod filling is moisture-sensitive stage
- Protect crop from pod borer with IPM strategy
Agronomy & Management
Soil
Well-drained fertile loam to clay loam soils are suitable.
Water & Irrigation
Usually grown on conserved moisture; provide protective irrigation at flowering/pod filling if needed.
Sowing
Preparation
Prepare fine seedbed and use treated, graded seed.
Sowing Depth
5-8 cm.
Spacing
30-45 cm rows with about 10 cm plant spacing.
Sowing Methods
- •Line sowing by seed drill
Sowing Time
Seed Rate
90-130 kg/ha (kabuli type, variable by seed size)
Harvesting
Harvest at full maturity when pods dry and plants turn straw colored.
Post-Cutting Activities
Dry, thresh and clean grain before storage.
Fertilizer
Apply starter N and adequate P; include sulfur and micronutrients as per soil test.
Weed Control
Maintain weed-free field in first 30-35 days.
Pest & Disease Management
Monitor pod borer and wilt/root rot; apply integrated disease and insect management.
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 →