Kharif pulses are mostly rainfed, reducing the need for intensive irrigation, but they require well-drained soils to avoid waterlogging, which can damage the roots.
Due to the humid nature of the monsoon, these pulses require careful weed management. Pre-emergence herbicides like pendimethalin (1.0–1.5 kg/ha) are commonly used, alongside post-emergence options such as imazethapyr for better yield.
Kharif pulses are not demanding divas; they are resilient survivors. Here is what they need to thrive: