Boost Income: Grow Moong in 60 Days After Mustard, Enhance Paddy Yields

• Farmers in Vindhya region advised to cultivate moong after mustard harvest to utilize fallow land and earn additional profit.
• Moong crop matures in 60-70 days, allowing timely field preparation for paddy transplantation and improving soil health.
• Incorporating moong's green parts into the soil acts as green manure, increasing organic matter and boosting Kharif crop production, especially paddy.
• Optimal sowing time for moong is March 10 to April 15; well-drained sandy loam soil is best, but red and black soils of Vindhya also yield good results.
• Recommended improved moong varieties include Pusa 1431, Pusa 9531, Pusa Ratna, and others, with specific guidelines for seed rate and fertilizer application.