\ud83c\udf31 Red Rajma (Kidney Bean) Cultivation Guide
\nDesi & Organic Method
\nRed rajma is a protein-rich pulse crop widely grown in hilly and cool regions, and also cultivated successfully in plains during suitable seasons. It is ideal for organic farming and improves soil fertility.
\nScientific name: Phaseolus vulgaris<\/p>\n
\ud83c\udf24\ufe0f 1. Climate Requirement
\nGrows best in cool to moderate climate
\nIdeal temperature: 15\u201325\u00b0C
\nHigh heat causes poor flowering
\nSensitive to frost at early stage
\nBest sowing time (India):
\nHills: March \u2013 April
\nPlains (Rabi): October \u2013 November
\nPlains (Summer, with irrigation): January \u2013 February<\/p>\n
\ud83c\udf3e 2. Soil Requirement
\nBest soil: Well-drained loam or sandy loam
\nSoil should be fertile and loose
\nSoil pH: 6.0 \u2013 7.5
\nBefore sowing:
\nMix well-rotted cow dung compost or FYM
\nAdd neem cake to prevent soil pests
\n\u274c Avoid waterlogged and heavy clay soil<\/p>\n
\ud83c\udf31 3. Seed Sowing
\n\u2705 Field Preparation
\nPlough field 2\u20133 times
\nMake soil fine and level
\n\u2705 Sowing Method
\nSeed rate: 25\u201330 kg per acre
\nSeed depth: 4\u20135 cm
\nRow spacing: 45 cm
\nPlant spacing: 10\u201315 cm
\nGermination: 6\u20138 days<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udca7 4. Water Management
\nGive light irrigation after sowing
\nWater every 7\u201310 days
\nCritical stages:
\nFlowering
\nPod formation
\n\u274c Avoid excess irrigation (causes root rot)<\/p>\n
\ud83c\udf3f 5. Organic Nutrient Management
\nApply vermicompost or compost before sowing
\nSpray jeevamrit or compost tea every 20\u201325 days
\nRajma needs low nitrogen (it fixes its own nitrogen)<\/p>\n
\u2702\ufe0f 6. Crop Management
\nFirst weeding at 20\u201325 days
\nSecond weeding at 35\u201340 days
\nSome varieties may need light staking to avoid lodging<\/p>\n
\ud83d\udc1b 7. Pest & Disease Control (Organic)
\nAphids & whiteflies: Neem oil spray (5 ml per litre water)
\nPod borer: Neem seed kernel extract (NSKE)
\nRust & leaf spot: Spray diluted buttermilk (1:10)
\nRemove infected plants immediately<\/p>\n
\ud83c\udf3e 8. Harvesting
\nCrop matures in 90\u2013110 days
\nHarvest when:
\nPods turn brown and dry
\nSeeds become hard
\nHarvest in dry weather
\nDry pods properly before storage
\n\u23f3 Expected Yield
\n6\u201310 quintals per acre
\nYield depends on variety, climate, and care<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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