Soybean
SoybeanOilseedKharif
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Principal Kharif oilseed of central India; the Malwa plateau is the largest producing belt.
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
Jun – Jul
Harvest window
Sep – Oct
Major producing states
Madhya Pradesh · Maharashtra · Rajasthan
Twelve-month operations
| Month | Operations | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| January | — | |
| February | — | |
| March | — | |
| April | — | |
| May | — | |
| June | SowFertilize | Sow with monsoon onset. |
| July | Intercultural | |
| August | Spray / IPM | Girdle beetle / Spodoptera scouting. |
| SeptemberNow | Spray / IPMHarvest | Early-maturing varieties. |
| October | Harvest | |
| November | — | |
| December | — |
Fertilizer schedule
Basal NPK with sulphur; rhizobium + PSB inoculation. Refer ICAR-IISR (Indore) PoP.
Pest & disease management
Girdle beetle, semilooper, tobacco caterpillar (Spodoptera litura), yellow mosaic virus and rust under high humidity.
Sources
See the full India crop calendar for all crops, or check our government schemes page for credit and insurance options for the Kharif season.