Organic Black Gram(Step 3)

Land preparation

Land preparation

  • Depending upon the preceding crop 2-3 ploughings are adequate for black gram cultivation.
  • Finally, land should be prepared by planking.
  • One deep ploughing after harvesting of Rabi crop is quite beneficial as it helps to retain the soil moisture and minimize population of harboring insect pests, disease inoculum and weeds.
  • Apply 200 to 1000 kg per acre of green leaf manure along with 50 kg of rock phosphate.
  • In sulphur-deficient areas, apply 8 kg of sulphur per acre.