kharif
Pigeon Pea (Tur/Arhar)
अरहर / तूर
Cajanus cajan · Fabaceae
Deep-rooted perennial pulse grown as annual. Excellent intercrop with sorghum (2:1 Deccan system). Fixes substantial nitrogen, drought tolerant via deep taproot.
At a Glance
Duration
180 days
Organic Yield
1.2-1.8 t/ha
Organic Premium
+40%
Water Need
low
pH Range
6 – 7.5
Soil Type
black, red
Nutrient Requirements
N
Nitrogen
0 (Rhizobium-fixed)
P
Phosphorus
40-50 kg/ha
K
Potassium
30 kg/ha
Organic Farming Protocol
1
Seed treatment
Rhizobium + PSB inoculation.
2
Sowing
Intercrop with sorghum 2:1 ratio (traditional Deccan).
3
45 DAS
Jeevamrutham drench.
4
Pod borer (Helicoverpa)
NPV spray + pheromone traps.
5
Wilt prevention
Trichoderma seed treatment essential.