Certified Varieties and Agronomic Adaptability
Modern green gram breeding has developed synchronous-maturing varieties resistant to Yellow Mosaic Virus (YMV) and powdery mildew, maturing in just 60 to 70 days.
These short-duration traits make green gram an ideal catch crop between major wheat, paddy, or sugarcane rotations.
- Popular high-yielding varieties: Pusa Vishal, IPM 205-7 (Virat), SML 668, GAM 5, and Meha.
- YMV resistance: Choosing certified YMV-resistant cultivars prevents devastating yield losses caused by whitefly-transmitted mosaic virus.
- Short maturity: Ready for single-pass mechanical harvest in 55 to 65 days, ideal for summer cultivation after wheat.
- Soil enrichment: Fixes 30 to 40 kg of atmospheric nitrogen per hectare, improving soil fertility for the following crop.
Seed Rate, Seed Treatment, and Sowing Standards
Ensuring optimal plant population per acre requires calculating seed rates according to season and seed size.
Treating seeds with biological inoculants and protective fungicides promotes vigorous root nodulation and early disease defense.
- Seed rate: Kharif season requires 6 to 8 kg per acre; summer (zaid) season requires 10 to 12 kg per acre for denser canopy closure.
- Seed dressing: Treat seed with Trichoderma viride (5 g/kg) or Carbendazim (2 g/kg) to prevent root rot and collar rot.
- Bio-inoculation: Inoculate with Rhizobium and Phosphate Solubilizing Bacteria (PSB) culture prior to sowing to enhance root nodulation.
- Sowing spacing: Maintain 30 cm row spacing and 10 cm plant spacing at a depth of 3 to 4 cm into moist soil.
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Common questions
What is the recommended seed rate for summer green gram (moong)?
Summer green gram requires 10 to 12 kg of certified seed per acre to achieve optimal plant density and quick canopy cover.
Why is seed treatment with Rhizobium culture important for green gram?
Rhizobium inoculation ensures abundant root nodulation, allowing the pulse crop to fix substantial atmospheric nitrogen organically.
How many days does modern green gram take from sowing to harvest?
High-yielding synchronous varieties mature in just 55 to 65 days, making them ideal short-duration catch crops.
General guidance, not personal advice. For your farm, ask your local Krishi Vigyan Kendra or agriculture officer.
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