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Seed and sowing

Seed and sowing

TRANSPLANTED PIGEONPEA


University of Agricultural Sciences,Raichur

DEPARTMENT OF AGRONOMY COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, RAICHUR
(2007-08 & 2008-09)



 

Sowing of Pigeonpea

Sowing of Pigeonpea

Seed and Sowing

Plant spacing for pigeonpea

SMS in Roman

:   

Arhar ki buaayi pankti se pankti 60-75 cm. tatha paudhe se paudhe 20-30 cm. ki doori par boye.

Send Date: 
2011-07-05
Total no of Recipients: 
180

Plant Population

Long-duration varieties

In traditional production systems, pigeonpea generally has a low plant population, less than 5 plants m2. But, 10 plants m2 gave marginally higher yields in intercrops.

Time of Sowing

Long-duration varieties:

Sowing at the onset of rains (15 June to 15 July in India) ensures sufficient vegetative growth before flowering.

Seeds and sowing

Pigeonpea Genotypes:

Generally local cultivars of medium- and late-maturing types are cultivated. These cultivars are:

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