Green Gram (Moong)

Green Gram (Moong) is an important pulse crop in India and help meet the country’s protein needs.
The crop enrich the soil naturally through Nitrogen fixation and reduce fertilizer needs for the next crop.
It’s short duration makes it useful for diversification and additional farm income.

Why Your Green Gram Needs Phosphorus?

Root development
& nodulation

Phosphorus promotes strong root growth and enhances nodulation, which is critical for biological Nitrogen fixation.

Energy transfer
& early growth

It is essential for ATP formation, supporting early plant vigor and establishment.

Yield & pod
development

 Adequate Phosphorus improves flowering, pod setting, and seed development, increasing yield.

Odisha Tamil Nadu

Green Gram (Moong)

Government Recommended Dose of Fertilizers (Kg/ha)

N

25

P

50

K

25

S

20

Micronutrient

2% DAP

5

Kg/ha

(Apply as foliar spray at 45 and 60 DAS)

OCP Nutricrops TSP Dosage: For P Requirement (Kg/ha)

Dose

108.5

The Best Way to Apply

Apply during final land preparation before sowing, through broadcasting fertilizers into soil.

Selected State: Tamil Nadu

Major Growing States: Odisha, Tamil Nadu

Source: Government Recommended Dose of Fertilizers (Kg/ha)