| Crop Detail Mash is an important leguminous crop grown in both spring and kharif season. It takes less time to mature and also insect pest attack is low in spring season as compared to kharif (autumn) season. It is highly contained with good quality proteins and other important vitamins. Punjab produces 80% of its total production in Pakistan. It is mostly grown in barani areas i.e. 88% mash is cultivated in Narowal, Rawalpindi. Chakwal, Jehlum, D.G.Khan and Gujrat.Its average production per acre is low due to improper sowing time, no use of modern technology and insect pest attack. Production per acre can be increased by using following improved verities and production technology. |
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| Major/Minor | Major |
|---|---|
| Temporary/Permanent | Temporary |
| Category | Agriculture Extension |
| Type | Crops |
| Climate | Tropical |
| Water Method | Rain-fed |
| Duration | Seasonal |
| Economic Type | Cash Crop |
| Growing Season | Kharif / Rainy / Monsoon Crops |
Managements
Fertilizer
Land Preparation
Sowing Method
Sowing Time
Row - Row Distance
Plant - Plant Distance
Irrigation
Harvesting
Thrashing
Climate
Storage
Marketing
Rouging
Inter Cropping
Seed Soaking
Pests, Weeds, Diseases & Disorders
Sucking Pests
Aphid
White Fly
White Fly
Army worm
Thrips
Locust
Fungal Diseases
Cercospora leaf spot
Rootrot
Weeds
grasses
Broadleaf
Nutrient
Hail storm damage
Seed Varieties
| Name | Seed Rate |
|---|---|
| MASH 88 (IRRIGATED AND BARANI AREAS) | 8-10 kg/ acre |
| MASH 97 (SHORT DURATION VARIETY) | 8-10 kg/ acre |
| NARC MASH-1 | same as above |
| NARC MASH-2 | same as above |
| NARC MASH-3 | same as above |
| CHAKWAL MASH | same as above |
| MASH UROJ 2011 | same as above |
| MASH 80 | same as above |
| MASH 68 | same as above |
| MASH 48 | same as above |
| DESI MASH | same as above |
| - | For rainfed area 8kg/acre |
| - | For irrigated area 10kg/acre |