Black gram
Vigna mungo
An annual pulse crop grown mainly in South Asia for its black seeds, used to make dal and fermented foods like idli and dosa batter.
Family
Fabaceae
Temperature
22-35°C (absolute 8-40°C)
Rainfall
650-900mm (absolute 530-2430mm)
Altitude
2000m
Soil pH
5.5-6.5 (absolute 4.5-7.5)
Soil types
Well-drained loamy soils with good moisture retention.