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Black Gram
Vigna mungo
Easy difficultyKharif/Summer
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Sunlight
Full Sun
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Watering
Low
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Min pot size
10" pot
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Start from
Direct sowing
About Black Gram
Urad (Black Gram) is a rugged, heat and drought-tolerant pulse. Traditional types are sprawling and vine-like, taking up too much terrace space. Modern improved varieties are erect, compact, and highly resistant to mosaic viruses, making them an excellent nitrogen-fixing summer container crop.
Climate requirements
Ideal temperature
25-35°C
Heat stress above
42°C
Cold stress below
18°C
Humidity
Moderate
Rain sensitivity
Moderate
Growth stages
Stage 1
Seedling
Day 0–25
Stage 2
Vegetative
Day 26–90
Stage 3
Harvest
Day 91–120
Common pests and diseases
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Companion plants for Black Gram
Avoid planting nearby
✗ Onion✗ Garlic
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