Lentil (Masoor)
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Major Rabi pulse, especially in eastern India, valued for short cycle and protein.
Calendar windows are indicative for the major Indian agro-climatic regions. Always cross-check with your local Krishi Vigyan Kendra or state agriculture department for recommendations specific to your district, soil type and variety.
Sowing window
Oct – Nov
Harvest window
Feb – Apr
Major producing states
Madhya Pradesh · Uttar Pradesh · Bihar · West Bengal
Twelve-month operations
| Month | Operations | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| January | Irrigate | |
| February | Spray / IPM | Flowering — pod borer scouting. |
| March | Harvest | |
| April | Harvest | |
| May | — | |
| June | — | |
| July | — | |
| August | — | |
| SeptemberNow | — | |
| October | SowFertilize | |
| November | Sow | |
| December | Intercultural |
Fertilizer schedule
Light basal NPK; rhizobium seed treatment. Refer ICAR-IIPR PoP.
Pest & disease management
Wilt, rust and pod borer are the main constraints.
Sources
See the full India crop calendar for all crops, or check our government schemes page for credit and insurance options for the Rabi season.