How to grow high-protein, soil-enriching pulses
Black Gram (Urad) Mastery
20-25 min
Kharif (June-July) or Summer (March)
Difficulty: Easy
Growth Snapshot
Core care pillars at a glance
The Full Picture
Black Gram (Vigna mungo) is a staple pulse in Uttar Pradesh, known for its deep black seeds and creamy interior. It’s a remarkable crop for your platform because it belongs to the 'Legume' family—it actually takes nitrogen from the air and puts it back into the soil through its roots. In Lucknow, it is often grown as a 'catch crop' during the summer months between the wheat harvest and the paddy sowing.