New Delhi, Wednesday, August 22, The late surge in the amount of rain in states of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh will ensure enough moisture in soil during the month of October when Chana is sown. Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh the major producer of Chana have been receiving good rain for the past few weeks and as these states are slotted for more rain during next three to four days will add to increase in moisture level in soil essential for proper growth of Chana plants. Chana is Kharif crop and sown in October.
Jeera or cumin seed is the other Rabi crop which depends on moisture in soil for sowing and better production. Gujarat is the major producer of Jeera where rain has been deficient till July but the rainfall during August is going to boost the presence of moisture in the soil during October when cumin seed is sown. Gujarat has been predicted with more rain in the next three to four days.
