RABI CROPS
Lathyrus
Lathyrus (grass pea/khesari) is an important Rabi pulse cultivated mainly in Chhattisgarh, West Bengal, Bihar, and Madhya Pradesh. It performs well under drought, waterlogging, and residual soil moisture conditions, making it a reliable crop in rainfed areas.
The crop is grown for both grain and fodder. Its protein-rich seeds serve as an affordable source of nutrition, while the crop provides quality fodder for livestock.
As a legume, Lathyrus fixes atmospheric nitrogen through root nodules, improving soil fertility and benefiting succeeding crops in crop rotation systems.
Why Your Lathyrus Needs Phosphorus?
Promotes root growth
& nodulation
Phosphorus encourages strong root development and enhances biological nitrogen fixation, leading to vigorous early crop growth.
Improves flowering
& seed yield
Adequate phosphorus supports better flowering, pod formation, seed filling, and ultimately higher grain yield.
Enhances nutrient-use
efficiency
Basal application of phosphorus improves nutrient uptake, crop vigour, and productivity, particularly in residual moisture and low-fertility soils where Lathyrus is commonly grown.
Lathyrus
Government Recommended Dose of Fertilizers (Kg/ha)
N
20
P
40
K
20
S
20
Micronutrient
Not applicable
OCP Nutricrops TSP Dosage: For P Requirement (Kg/ha)
Dose
86.8
The Best Way to Apply
Apply at the time of sowing via seed drill.
Selected State: Chhattisgarh
Major Growing States: Chhattisgarh
