About Lesson
Climatic requirement :
A) Temperature :
- It requires 20-25 0C for germination & growth.
B) Sunlight :
- It is a light-loving plant.
- So, bright sunny days coupled with sufficient moisture are favorable for better growth, development, and yield.
C) Soil Requirement :
- Structure: Thrives well in arable and well-drained soil structure.
D) Rainfall :
- Its drought-tolerant crop
- Can be grown in regions having annual rainfall between 500-1000 mm.
- In regions having higher annual rainfall, it is cultivated by transplanted method.