April is ideal for sowing short-duration moong varieties (60–65 days) in many parts of India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, and East Africa. This quick harvest crop improves soil fertility due to its nitrogen-fixing ability and offers a good pre-monsoon income.
Benefits:
- Ready before heavy rains start.
- Improves soil health for next season.
- Good market demand, especially for sprouted moong.
- Requires less water, ideal for dry zones.
Tips:
- Use varieties like Pusa Vishal, Samrat, or IPM 02-3.
- Maintain 30x10 cm spacing.
- Apply Rhizobium culture to seeds before sowing.
- Light irrigation needed every 7–10 days.