Dhaincha
Published on 12 Apr 2025
- The Tamil Nadu government has recently distributed Dhaincha (green manure).
- Dhaincha (Sesbania aculeata) is a leguminous green manure crop.
- It is used to feed livestock and improve soil quality.
- It can be grown in all seasons having sufficient moisture in soil.
- It not only improves physical properties but also helps in meeting nitrogen requirements of succeeding crops.
- It needs a Sowing Temperature of 22-28°C and Harvesting Temperature of 30-35°C and a Rainfall of 750-800mm.