Everything you need to know about pigeonpea cultivation, harvest and growth. Learn about:- 1. Introduction to Pigeonpea 2. Botany of Pigeonpea 3. Origin and History 4. Classification 5. Geographic Distribution 6. Climate 7. Soil 8. Field Preparation 9. Sowing Time 10. Manures and Fertilizers 11. Water Management 12. Weed Management 13. Cropping Systems 14. Harvesting and Threshing. Contents: Introduction to [...]
The red gram plants and seeds are used in many ways as human food, fodder, fuel, fencing materials and maintaining soil fertility. The main uses of Red gram are as follows: 1. Dal: Decorticated split cotyledon of whole seed is called dal. Redgram is consumed mainly as dal in India. Redgram dal is a staple food and is an important [...]
In this article we will discuss about the climate and soils suitable for growing pigeonpea. Photothermal Effect on Flowering: Pigeonpea is described, in general terms, as having a quantitative short day flowering response. In other words, the onset of flowering is hastened as day length shortens. However, both variations in sensitivity to photoperiod and major effects of temperature on time [...]