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Chickpea (Bengal Gram)
चना / Chana
Cicer arietinum · Fabaceae (Legume)
India's most important pulse. Self-fertilizing via Rhizobium — needs zero nitrogen input in organic systems. Ideal rotation crop after rice or cotton.
At a Glance
Duration
95 days
Organic Yield
1.5–2.5 t/ha
Organic Premium
+60%
Water Need
low
pH Range
6 – 8
Soil Type
sandy-loam, loam
Nutrient Requirements
N
Nitrogen
0 (self-fixes via Rhizobium)
P
Phosphorus
20–30 kg/ha
K
Potassium
20–30 kg/ha
Organic Farming Protocol
1
Seed treatment
Rhizobium ciceri 200g/10kg seed. PSB 200g/10kg seed. Trichoderma coating.
2
Sowing
No N fertilizer needed. Apply rock phosphate 200 kg/ha + FYM 3 t/ha.
3
30 DAS
Jeevamrutham 100 L/acre drench.
4
Flowering
Panchagavya 3% foliar — improves pod set.
5
Pod Borer (Helicoverpa)
NPV 250 LE/ha + Bt 2 mL/L spray. Pheromone traps.