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 |
Cereal Crops |
| Crop Climate Title |
Tropical |
| Crop Water Method Title |
Rain-fed |
| Crop Duration |
Seasonal |
| Crop Economic Title |
Cash Crop |
| Crop Growing Season |
Kharif / Rainy / Monsoon Crops |
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Diseases
Mash Seed Varieties
| Name |
Seed Rate |
| Green Mash سائي مانهن |
- |
| Mash 97 (Short duration variety) |
- |
| NARC Mash-1 |
- |
| NARC Mash-2 |
- |
| NARC Mash-3 |
- |
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