Black Gram (Urad)
Vigna mungo
About Black Gram (Urad)
Protein-rich pulse crop essential for dal and fermented foods. Nitrogen-fixing legume improving soil fertility. Used extensively in South Indian cuisine for dosa and idli.
Climate requirements
Growth stages
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