Transplanting boosts pigeonpea yields by 20%

Farmers can grow more pigeonpea (also called redgram or tur) by using a simple method called transplanting.

Instead of planting seeds directly in the field, they first grow young plants in a small nursery and then move them to the main field.

This helps the plants grow stronger, use water better, and survive uneven rains.

The research from Icrisat shows that this method can increase the amount of pigeonpea grown by 20%, from 2.5 to 3 tonnes per hectare.

It also makes the plants mature faster, reducing the time they need to grow by about 12-18 days.

This method is good for the environment and helps farmers earn more money.

Icrisat is working with others to make sure farmers know how to use this method correctly.