Urdbean (Urad)
Urad / Black gramPulseKharifZaid
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Short-duration pulse grown as Kharif and Zaid; widely intercropped with cereals.
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
Kharif: Jun – Jul · Zaid: Mar
Harvest window
Kharif: Sep – Oct · Zaid: May – Jun
Major producing states
Madhya Pradesh · Uttar Pradesh · Andhra Pradesh · Tamil Nadu
Twelve-month operations
| Month | Operations | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| January | — | |
| February | — | |
| March | Sow | Zaid sowing. |
| April | Irrigate | |
| May | Spray / IPMHarvest | Zaid harvest in north India. |
| June | SowFertilize | Kharif sowing. |
| July | Intercultural | |
| August | Spray / IPM | |
| SeptemberNow | Harvest | |
| October | Harvest | |
| November | — | |
| December | — |
Fertilizer schedule
Light basal NPK; rhizobium seed treatment. Refer ICAR-IIPR PoP.
Pest & disease management
Yellow mosaic virus, whitefly and pod borer; foliar spray decisions per IPM threshold.
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.