The major nutrients in urad per 100 grams are as follows: Carbohydrates: 58.99 g Energy: 341 kcal Protein: 25.21 g Fat: 1.64 g Dietary fiber: 18.3 g Other micronutrients such as sodium, potassium, calcium etc.
Suitable soil for urad should be loamy with pH value of 6.5 to 7.8. 25-30 degree temperature is favorable for the crop. Land with proper drainage and flat land is considered suitable for this crop.
Sowing should be completed by 15th July in Kharif season. Sowing after monsoon is right to avoid water stagnation.
Urad can be grown as intercrop with maize, sorghum, cotton etc. This method increases the profit of the farmer and maintains the fertility of the soil.
Drip irrigation:Suitable for saving water and increasing crop yield. This can increase the farmer's yield by 15-25 quintals per hectare. Mulching:Maintains moisture in the soil and increases water use efficiency.
0.75 liters per hectare of pendimethalin can be sprayed. Also, weeding after sowing helps in weed control.
Nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium are required. To overcome zinc deficiency, 25 kg of zinc sulphide can be used.
Use of mulch and drip irrigation can increase the yield by 15-25 quintals per hectare. Proper moisture should be taken care of during storage so that the crop can be protected from pests.
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Pulses are seen as the major food legume in India, and it is the largest producer of pulses in the world. The urad crop is particularly important in South Asia, due to the growing trend of organic farming which promotes sustainability by improving soil fertility and crop nutrition.