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Moong Dal Farming Guide — मूंग दाल

Moong dal is a high-value pulse crop. Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka are major producers. Zaid (summer) crop is short duration and highly profitable.

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Season

Kharif (June–July) and Zaid (March–April in some regions)

Duration

60–75 days

Expected Yield

1.0–1.5 tonnes/hectare

MSP / Market Price

₹8,682/quintal (2024–25)

Soil Type

Well-drained sandy loam, pH 6.2–7.2

Water Requirement

Low — 250–350mm; drought tolerant

Sowing & Planting

Line sowing at 30–40 cm row spacing. Seed rate: 15–20 kg/hectare. Rhizobium seed treatment.

Fertilizer Management

Nitrogen-fixing — apply only 20kg N as starter. 40kg P, 20kg K per hectare.

Common Pests & Diseases

  • Yellow mosaic virus (whitefly)
  • Thrips
  • Powdery mildew
  • Root rot
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Harvesting

Harvest when 80% pods turn black. Stagger-harvest at 2–3 pickings or single harvest with desiccant.

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With MSP of ₹8,682/quintal and 65–75 day duration, moong gives ₹40,000–₹50,000/acre net return — one of the highest ROI pulses. KrishiPulse connects you with dal mills paying above MSP.

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