Legumes

Irrigation requirement for Pigeon pea Cultivation

Pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan) is also known as arhar or tur dal. It is a vital legume crop widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is […]

Pigeon pea Soil requirement, Soil preparation and Plant density

Pigeon pea soil requirement, soil preparation, and seed requirement Pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan), also known as arhar or tur, is an important legume crop that has been cultivated for centuries […]

Pigeon pea: Plant information, History, and Nutrition

Cover picture – Credits to: ICRISAT RP 11C. P.S: Mr. Satyanarayana Mogilicherla, Senior officer of agriculture, ICRISAT-Patancheru, Hyderabad- India. Pigeon pea, scientifically known as Cajanus cajan. Some of its common names are […]

Pigeon pea insect pests and their management

Pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan) is susceptible to several insect pests that can damage the crop. Here are some common pigeonpea insect pests and their management strategies: The major pests of pigeonpea […]

Principles of selecting the best Varieties and Hybrids for Pigeon pea Cultivation

The pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan) is a versatile and important pulse crop widely cultivated across Asia, Africa, and the Americas. It is known for its drought tolerance, nitrogen-fixing properties, and […]

Harvesting, Drying, Curing, and Storage of Groundnut

Groundnut harvesting time is very important for yield and quality. Premature harvesting of groundnut pods decreases the yield, oil percentage, and quality of seeds. Suppose we delay the harvesting after […]

Groundnut Insects, Pests, and their Management

Various insect pests attack groundnut crops at various stages of the crop’s life in the field and during storage. The field insects pest are categorized as follows: Major Sucking pests: […]

Groundnut Diseases and Management Practices

Groundnut crop is affected by several diseases at different crop growth stages. It is essential that the growers know to recognize the diseases’ symptoms on time and take preventive and […]

Irrigation Requirement and Methods for Groundnut Cultivation

When should I irrigate Groundnut – Water needs of Groundnut Groundnut is an important legume oilseed crop grown globally during the kharif (rainfed) season. Although groundnut requires relatively little water, it […]

Fertilizer requirement for Groundnut Cultivation

Groundnut is a legume and nitrogen-fixing crop, which means it can convert atmospheric nitrogen into usable forms for itself and helps improve soil fertility. However, it still requires other nutrients, […]