Abstract

Experiment conducted with pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan (L) Millsp) in three different sowings revealed that the February 21 sowing recorded higher grain yield than the June 21 and September 21 sowings. The yield was more influenced by number of pods per plant rather than the 1000 seed weight and number of seeds per pod. Air temperature at 33°C was found to be an inhibitor for pod setting. A clear cut difference in HI could be noticed between long and short duration cultivars. September 21 sown long duration crop recorded higher HI than the June and February sown crops. Short duration cultivars recorded higher HI in June sown crop than the other two. This study also suggests to increase the plant density in September sowings so as to get normal yield.

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