Bumper Chickpea Yield: Avoid These 3 Irrigation Mistakes After 30 Days

• Chickpea cultivation is rising in Khargone, MP, but improper irrigation causes significant losses despite low costs.
• Experts warn that excessive water is the biggest enemy of chickpeas, leading to yellowing and rotting plants.
• Dr. G.S. Kulmi advises only two irrigations for chickpeas, unlike wheat's 4-5, to prevent root weakening and diseases.
• First irrigation: 30-35 days after sowing (post-germination); Second irrigation: 70-75 days (pod formation/grain filling stage).
• Crucially, avoid irrigation during the flowering stage to prevent flower shedding and ensure good pod formation for higher yields.

Why It Matters: Proper irrigation timing, especially avoiding water during flowering, is key for bumper chickpea yields.