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Moth Bean

Sown Jul · 70–90 days to harvest · 12 guides in our archive

September

Not the month for moth bean.

Its window is Jul. That opens in July, 10 months from now.

What can go in this month, from the same pulse group — soonest to crop first

Scarlet Runner Bean 90–110 days Horse Gram 110–130 days
At a glance

The nine numbers you plan with

Season Kharif
Sowing Jul
Duration 70–90
Spacing 30 × 10 cm
Soil pH 6.0–8.0
Water 150–300 mm
Temperature 25–35 °C
Seed rate 10–12 kg
Yield 0.5–0.8 t
Watch for Yellow mosaic, jassid

Planning ranges for Indian conditions. Varieties, region and management shift every one of these — confirm with your KVK or state agricultural university before committing an acre.

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