GREEN GRAM (MOONG)

Green gram also known as moong is one of the main pulse crop of India. It is a rich source of protein along with fiber and iron. It can be cultivated as kharif as well as summer crop. Green gram is major crop of Haryana and its cultivation area is increasing now a days.

It can be cultivated on wide range of soil. Gives best result when grown on well drained loamy to sandy-loam soils. Saline and water logged soils are not suitable for cultivation. 

K 851: Medium heighted variety, suitable for kharif as well as summer sowing. It is resistant to drought conditions. Ready to harvest in 65-70 days. Gives average yield of 3-4 qtl/acre.

Muskan: Suitable for kharif as well as summer sowing. It is resistant to mosaic and lodging. Ready to harvest in 75-80 days. Gives average yield of 5-7.5 qtl/acre.

Asha: Medium heighted variety, suitable for kharif as well as summer sowing.  Ready to harvest in 65-70 days. Gives average yield of 3-4 qtl/acre.

SML 668: Suitable for growing in irrigated areas. Ready to harvest in 60 days. Gives average yield of 4-5 qtl/acre.

MUM 2: Ready to harvest in 60-70 days. Gives average yield of 4.8 qtl/acre.

Pusa 9531: Suitable for summer sowing. Ready to harvest in 60 days. Gives average yield of 4-4.8 qtl/acre.

Pusa Vishal: Suitable for summer sowing. Ready to harvest in 62 days. Gives average yield of 4.4 qtl/acre.

Ganga -8: Suitable for kharif sowing. Ready to harvest in 72 days. Gives average yield of 3 qtl/acre.

MH 125: Ready to harvest in 64 days. Gives average yield of 4.8 qtl/acre.

MH 421: Suitable for summer and kharif sowing. Ready to harvest in 60 days. Gives average yield of 4.8 qtl/acre.

Other States Variety

Jawahar- 45: Medium duration variety, suitable for northern and peninsular zones of India. Ready to harvest in 75-90 days. Gives average yield of 4-5.2 qtl/acre.

ML 1: Medium duration variety suitable for Punjab and Haryana states. Ready to harvest in 90 days. Gives average yield of 3-4 qtl/acre.

Type 1: Early maturing variety. Ready to harvest in 60-65 days. Suitable for green manuring and grains purpose. Gives average yield of 2.4-3.6 qtl/acre.

Pusa Baisakhi: Ready to harvest in 60-70 days. Gives average yield of 3.2-4 qtl/acre.

Mohini: Ready to harvest in 60-70 days. Tolerant to yellow mosaic virus and cercospora leaf spot. Gives average yield of 4-4.8 qtl/acre.

PS 16: Suitable for cultivation in allover country. Ready to harvest in 60-65 days. Gives average yield of 4-4.8 qtl/acre.

To bring soil to fine tilth give two to three ploughing. After each ploughing carry out planking.

Time of sowing
Optimum time for kharif sowing is first fortnight of July. Optimum time for summer moong cultivation is whole March month.

Spacing
Use row spacing of 30cm and plant to plant spacing of 10cm for Kharif sowing. For rabi sowing use row spacing of 20-25cm and plant to plant spacing of 7cm. 

Sowing Depth
Sow seeds at depth of 4-6cm.

Method of sowing
For sowing use Kera or Pora method or sow seeds by seed drill.

Seed Rate
For kharif season, use seed rate of 6-8qtl/acre whereas for summer season use seed rate of 10-12kg/acre.

Seed Treatment
Seed should be treated with Captan or Thiram @3gm/kg of seed before sowing.

Fertilizer Requirement (kg/acre)

Nutrient Requirement (kg/acre)

At time of sowing, apply Nitrogen@6-8kg in form of Urea@13-17kg per acre and Phosphorus@16kg in form of SSP@100kg/acre.

Moong is mainly grown as a kharif crop. If needed provide irrigation depending upon the climatic conditions.

For summer season crop, three to five irrigations are required depending upon soil type and climatic condition. For good yield stop irrigation 55 days after sowing.

To keep field weed free, one or two hoeing are required, first hoeing four week after sowing and second hoeing two week after first hoeing are required.

To control weed chemically, apply Fluchloralin@600ml/acre or Trifluralin@800ml/acre before sowing (take sowing on same day). Also after sowing, within two days, take spray of Pendimethalin@1Ltr/acre in 100-200Ltrs of water.

• Pest and their control:
  

Sucking pest (Jassid, aphid, white fly): If infestation is observed, take spray of Malathion@375ml or Dimethoate@250ml or Oxydemeton Methyl@250ml/acre.

For white fly control, take spray of Thiamethoxam@40gm or Triazophos@600ml/acre. If necessary take second spray 10 days after first spray.

Tobacco caterpillar: If infestation is observed, take spray of Acephate 57SP@800gm/acre or Chlorpyriphos 20EC@ 1.5Ltr/acre. If necessary take second spray 10 days after first spray.

Hairy Caterpillar: To control hairy caterpillar pick caterpillar manually and destroyed by crushing or putting in kerosene water when infestation is low. In case of high infestation, take spray of Quinalphos@500ml or Dichlorvos@200ml/acre.

Pod Borer: Serious pest cause heavy loss in yield. If infestation is observed, take spray of Indoxacarb 14.5SC@200ml or Acephate 75SP@800gm or Spinosad 45SC@60ml/acre. Repeat spray after two weeks.  

Mite: If infestation is observed take spray of Dimethoate 30EC@150 ml/acre.

Blister beetle: They cause damage at flowering stage. They feed on flowers, buds thus prevent grain formation.
If infestation is observed, take spray of Indoxacarb 14.5SC@200ml or Acephate 75SC@800 gm/acre. Carry out spraying in evening hours and if necessary take second spray 10 days after first spray.

• Disease and their control:

Yellow mosaic virus: It is spread due to white fly. Irregular yellow, green patches are observed on leaves. Pods not developed on infected plants.

Grow yellow mosaic virus resistant varieties. For white fly control, take spray of Thiamethoxam@80gm, Triazophos@ 600 ml/acre. If necessary take second spray 10 days after first spray.

Cercospora leaf spot: As a preventive measure, do seed treatment with Captan and Thiram. Use cercospora leaf spot resistant variety. If infestation is observed take spray of Zineb 75WP@400 gm/acre. Take two to three sprays at interval of 10 days.  

Best time of harvesting when 85% of pods get matured. Over-ripening of pods should be avoided as produce may be lost due to shattering. Do harvesting with sickle. After harvesting carried out threshing. After threshing, seeds are cleaned and dried in the sunshine.