Improved Varieties of Moong

Moong is a popular pulse crop grown in India. In our country, it is primarily cultivated in the states of Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu. It is a short-duration crop that can be grown in a wide range of soils, from sandy loam to heavy clayey. Moong can be cultivated in the Kharif, Summer, and Zaid seasons. In the Kharif season, it is sown in June-July, and the crop is harvested in October-November. Through today's post, you can learn about some of the best moong varieties in India, cultivated during the Kharif season.

Some of the Best Varieties of Moong

• Shri Ram Vijeta (SRPM-26): This is one of the high-yielding varieties. The plants of this variety are highly resistant to Yellow Mosaic Virus disease. This variety can be cultivated in both summer and kharif (monsoon) seasons. One of the special characteristics of this variety is that the pods do not fall off after ripening. The moongs of this variety are large in size, shiny, and light green in color. The height of the plants is about 70 to 80 cm. Each pod contains 12 to 14 pulses. If cultivated in the summer season, the crop takes about 62 to 65 days to mature. In the kharif season, the crop takes about 70 to 75 days to mature. As for the seed rate, about 10-12 kg of seeds are required per acre of field for cultivation.
• Star Agriseed Star 444 Moong: This is a suitable variety for cultivation during the Kharif and summer seasons. The moongs of this variety is shiny green in color. The pods of this variety are long, containing 13-15 pulses each. After sowing, the crop takes about 60-65 days to mature and be ready for harvest. Approximately 6-8 kg of seeds are required per acre of land. For better yield, maintain a row-to-row distance of 30 cm and a plant-to-plant distance of 10 cm.
• Amratgold Super PDM 139 Moong: This variety can be successfully cultivated in both summer and kharif (monsoon) seasons. The moongs of this variety are shiny green. To sow this variety in a one-acre field, 10-12 kg of seeds are required. For better yield, cultivate it in rows. Maintain a distance of 30 cm between all rows and about 10 cm between all plants. After sowing, the crop becomes ready in about 60-65 days.
• MH 1142: This variety has been developed by Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar. This variety can be cultivated not only in the Kharif season but also in the summer and Zaid seasons. It is an excellent variety for cultivation in Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, and Assam. The plants of this variety are of medium size. Its pods are black in color, and the pulses inside the pods are green. The pulses are shiny. The plants of this variety are tolerant to powdery mildew and anthracnose diseases. For cultivation in one acre of land, 4-6 kg of seeds are required. The crop takes about 63-70 days to mature and be ready for harvest.
• Pusa 0672: This variety is suitable for sowing in the Kharif season. The plants of this variety are tolerant to yellow mosaic disease. The pulses of this variety are medium-sized, attractive, green, and shiny. The crop gets ready in about 70 to 72 days.
• Pusa Ratna: Sowing this variety yields a crop ready in 65 to 70 days. This variety is tolerant to yellow mosaic disease. After sowing, the crop takes about 65-70 days to mature. It is an excellent variety for cultivation in the Kharif season.
• Pusa 9531: This variety is mainly cultivated in the plains of Punjab, Haryana, Western Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Jammu and Kashmir, and Himachal Pradesh. The plants of this variety are tolerant to yellow mosaic disease. The crop takes about 65 to 70 days to mature.
• Narendra Moong 1: This is one of the suitable varieties for cultivation in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Jharkhand. Additionally, this variety can also be cultivated in Assam. It is tolerant to Yellow Mosaic Disease. This variety takes about 65-70 days to mature.
• Ganga 8 Moong: This variety can be cultivated in both Kharif (monsoon) and Zaid (summer) seasons. It is moderately resistant to the Yellow Mosaic Virus disease. Cultivating this variety also results in reduced incidence of Bacterial Blight Disease. The crop takes about 72 days to be ready for harvest.

In addition, during the Kharif season, various other moong seed varieties such as Pant Moong-2, Pant Moong-5, Meha, IPM 02-03, Shalimar Moong-1, HUM-1, Madhira-429, SML 668, T-44, etc., are also prominently cultivated in India.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What is the right time for sowing moong?

A: T he right time for sowing moong in India depends on the region and climatic conditions. Generally, moong is a summer crop and its sowing is done after the harvesting of winter crops. Additionally, it is also cultivated during the monsoon and post-monsoon seasons. In Northern India, moong is sown from March to April, while in Central and Southern India, it is sown from April to May. The timing of sowing may vary based on the onset of monsoon rains and the availability of irrigation facilities.

Q: Which fertilizers are used in moong cultivation?

A: Moong crops do not require nitrogen-rich fertilizers. Phosphorus and potassium are essential for the growth and development of moong plants. Additionally, some soils may require micronutrients like zinc, boron, and iron. Soil testing can help determine the specific nutritional requirements of the soil and crop accurately.

Q: When should the first irrigation be done in moong?

A: The first irrigation in moong crops should be done immediately after sowing the seeds. This is necessary to provide moisture for seed germination and to establish themselves in the soil. After the first irrigation, subsequent irrigations should be given at intervals of 7-10 days based on the type of soil, weather conditions, and stage of crop development. It is important to ensure that the soil is moist but not waterlogged, as excessive water can lead to waterlogging and root rot issues in moong plants.