Lablab

Forage, soil improvement, intercropping and nutrition.

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Lablab

Overview

Forage, soil improvement, intercropping and nutrition.

Varieties

Dolichos sweet

Suitable zones

Performs well in sub-humid to semi-arid zones; versatile across many regions.

Production and inputs

  • Seed & inputs: Low seed rates; focus on establishment and pest control.
  • Typical yield: Mainly forage biomass; grain yields secondary.
  • Common pests & diseases: Stem rot and certain foliar diseases in wet seasons.
  • Post-harvest storage: Forage stored as hay or used green; grain storage as standard pulses.

Markets & economics

Limited—primarily used locally for livestock and soil restoration.

Indicative price: Varies (primarily on-farm use) — Local markets

GDP potential: Supports livestock productivity and soil health services.