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Pigeon Pea (Arhar/Toor)

Pigeon Pea (Arhar/Toor)

Cajanus cajan

Medium difficultyMonsoon (Kharif)
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Sunlight
Full Sun
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Watering
Low to Moderate
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Min pot size
2" pot
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Start from
Direct sowing

About Pigeon Pea (Arhar/Toor)

Long-duration pulse crop providing protein-rich dal. Perennial legume grown as annual, fixing atmospheric nitrogen. Drought-tolerant, takes 150-180 days to mature.

Climate requirements

Ideal temperature
20-35°C
Heat stress above
40°C
Cold stress below
12°C
Humidity
Moderate
Rain sensitivity
Moderate

Growth stages

Stage 1
Seedling
Day 025
Stage 2
Vegetative
Day 2690
Stage 3
Flowering
Day 91149
Stage 4
Harvest
Day 150180

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