Dolichos lablab
Dolichos lablab (Hyacinth bean, Lablab bean, Poor man's bean) is a cover crops and green manuring seeds species sourced from Indian natural stands, suited for soil improvement, nitrogen fixation, and green manuring.
| Botanical Synonyms | Lablab purpureus subsp. purpureus |
| Common Names | Hyacinth bean, Lablab bean, Poor man's bean |
| Plant Form | Cover Crops And Green Manuring Seeds |
| Seeds per kg (approx.) | 2000-5000 |
| Collection Period | Oct-Nov |
| Germination | 45-75% |
| Seed Longevity | 1-3 years |
| Seed Treatment | Treat the seeds with three packets (600 g) of Rhizobial culture per ha using rice gruel as binder |
Growing & Establishment
Cover crop and green manure seeds are typically broadcast or line-sown into prepared seedbeds. Most species establish quickly under warm, moist conditions. Green biomass is incorporated into the soil before flowering to maximise nitrogen and organic matter contribution. Many species in this category also serve as fodder crops, live hedges, or understory plants in mixed agroforestry systems.
Use in India
Green manuring is widely recommended under Indian organic and sustainable farming guidelines and has been practised for centuries across South Asia. These species are well-adapted to tropical and subtropical agro-climatic zones across India, making them valuable for soil health management in both rainfed and irrigated farming systems.
Seeds are sourced from certified farms and natural stands across India. All batches are tested for germination before dispatch. Bulk supply is available for farm-scale, commercial, and institutional buyers — contact us for trade pricing. We ship internationally.
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Product Specifications
| Name | Dolichos lablab |
|---|---|
| Category | Tree Seeds |
| Country of Origin | India |
| Net Quantity | 100g / 250g / 500g / 1kg (as per variant selected) |
| Marketed by | Ebbora Agritech Pvt. Ltd., 47 Panditwari, P.O. Premnagar, Dehradun - 248001, Uttarakhand |
| Manufactured by | Ebbora Agritech Pvt. Ltd., 47 Panditwari, P.O. Premnagar, Dehradun - 248001, Uttarakhand |
| MRP | 399.00 (Incl. of all taxes) |
| Customer Support | Email: support@seedscart.in Call: '+91-7455025717 |
Germination Guide
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Tips
- A reliable, straightforward germinator with no special treatment needed Plan support/trellis structures ahead of time — this is a vigorous climbing vine once established Good soil preparation (loosened to 15-20cm) helps more than any seed treatment for this species
