\ud83c\udf31 How to Grow Rajma (Kidney Beans) \u2013 Step by Step<\/p>\n
\ud83e\uded8 1. Seed Selection
\nUse healthy, untreated rajma seeds \ud83e\uded8
\nDo not use polished or chemically treated market seeds
\nBest varieties: desi rajma or certified seeds<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udd52 2. Best Time to Sow
\n\ud83c\udf1e Summer crop: February \u2013 March
\n\ud83c\udf27\ufe0f Kharif crop: June \u2013 July (best in India)
\nTemperature: 18\u201330\u00b0C \ud83c\udf21\ufe0f<\/p>\n
\ud83c\udf0d 3. Soil Preparation
\nSoil type: Well-drained loamy soil
\nSoil pH: 6.0 \u2013 7.5
\nAdd:
\nWell-rotten cow dung compost \ud83d\udc04
\nA little sand if soil is heavy
\n\ud83d\udc49 Rajma does not like waterlogging \ud83d\udeab\ud83d\udca7<\/p>\n
\ud83c\udf31 4. Seed Sowing
\nSoak seeds for 8\u201310 hours \u23f0
\nSowing depth: 3\u20135 cm
\nSpacing:
\nPlant to plant: 10\u201315 cm
\nRow to row: 45 cm
\n\ud83c\udf31 Cover lightly with soil<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udca7 5. Watering
\nFirst watering: Immediately after sowing \ud83d\udebf
\nThen:
\nEvery 5\u20137 days
\nAvoid over-watering \u274c
\n\ud83d\udc49 Too much water causes root rot<\/p>\n
\ud83c\udf3f 6. Germination
\nSeeds sprout in 7\u201310 days \ud83c\udf31
\nHealthy plants appear bright green<\/p>\n
\ud83c\udf3e 7. Fertilizer & Nutrition
\nRajma is a legume \ud83c\udf31 (fixes nitrogen)
\nUse:
\nCompost or vermicompost \u267b\ufe0f
\nA small dose of phosphorus helps flowering \ud83c\udf38
\n\ud83d\udeab Avoid too much nitrogen<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udc1b 8. Pest & Disease Control
\nCommon problems:
\nAphids \ud83d\udc1c
\nPod borers \ud83d\udc1b
\nLeaf spots \ud83c\udf42
\nOrganic control:
\nNeem oil spray \ud83c\udf3f (3\u20135 ml\/L water)
\nSpray every 10\u201312 days<\/p>\n
\ud83c\udf38 9. Flowering & Pod Formation
\nFlowering starts in 30\u201340 days \ud83c\udf3c
\nPods form after 45\u201355 days<\/p>\n
\ud83e\uded8 10. Harvesting
\nGreen pods: 45\u201360 days \ud83d\udfe2
\nDry rajma beans:
\n90\u2013120 days \u23f3
\nHarvest when pods turn yellow & dry
\n\u2600\ufe0f Dry pods in sunlight, then remove seeds
\n\u2b50 Important Tips
\n\u2714 Full sunlight is necessary \ud83c\udf1e
\n\u2714 Avoid water stagnation
\n\u2714 Crop rotation improves soil health
\n\u2714 Do not grow rajma in very clay soil<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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