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DOLICHOS

Brand: Oncrop Agro Sciences (Home-&-Garden Series)
Variety: Dolichos Bean / Sem / Field Bean / Hyacinth Bean (Lablab purpureus)
Nutritious & Flavorful Pods: Produces flat, broad, crisp green pods with rich aromatic flavor and excellent protein content. Essential for traditional Indian sem ki sabzi, Aloo-Sem dry curry, avial, and winter mixed-vegetable gravies.
Versatile & Productive Choice: High-yielding vining crop ideally suited for sunny terrace containers (pots or grow bags with 12–15 inches depth), raised garden beds, and vertical trellis setups.
Make in India: 100% home-grown seed stock conditioned for tropical and sub-tropical Indian climate conditions.

Feature	Details
Scientific Name	Lablab purpureus
Category	Vegetable Seeds / Home Garden
Sowing Season	Best from July to September (monsoon sowing for winter harvest) and February to March.
Sunlight	Full Sun (Requires 6–8 hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight).
Germination Rate	80%+ tested quality
Germination Time	5 to 9 days
Maturity / First Harvest	60 to 75 days after sowing

Soil Preparation: Requires light, well-draining, fertile soil rich in organic matter. Potting mix: equal parts fine garden soil, cocopeat, and compost or vermicompost. Maintain soil pH between 6.0 and 7.5.
Sowing: Direct sow seeds into final grow bags or garden beds 1 to 1.5 cm ( $\frac{1}{2}$ inch) deep. Soak seeds in water for 6–8 hours prior to sowing to improve germination speed. Keep soil consistently moist.
Watering: Water moderately when topsoil feels dry. Avoid overwatering or stagnant moisture, which can cause root rot.
Spacing & Care: Space plants 1.5 to 2 feet (45–60 cm) apart and provide strong vertical support (a bamboo frame, trellis, or balcony netting) for vigorous climbing. As a legume, it fixes its own nitrogen; apply a potassium-rich organic manure or vermicompost every 2–3 weeks once flowering starts. Spray neem oil solution to protect against aphids and pod borers.

Abundant Winter Yield: Produces clusters of fresh, fiber-rich pods continuously throughout the cooler months.
Nitrogen-Fixing Powerhouse: Naturally improves potting soil fertility by capturing atmospheric nitrogen.
Ideal Vertical Climber: Maximizes balcony and terrace garden space by growing vertically against walls, railings, and trellises.