Additional regional options such as guar, buckwheat and green-manure species. Confirm adaptation, rotation fit and markets before planting.
Cluster Bean (Guar)
A dryland legume valued as a pulse, fodder and industrial gum crop in different production systems. Crop choice depends on district, rainfall, soil drainage, cultivar duration and intended market.
Cyamopsis tetragonolobaBuckwheat
A short-duration pseudocereal used for grain in suitable cooler or hill environments. Confirm local adaptation, sowing window, flowering weather, pollination and buyer demand before planting.
Fagopyrum esculentumGreen Manure Crops
Green manure species are grown to add biomass and support nutrient cycling before a main crop. Species choice, timing, soil moisture and incorporation practice should follow local extension guidance.
Sesbania spp.; Crotalaria junceaUseful technical references: PAU Ludhiana — Package of Practices · CCS HAU Hisar · ICAR · ICRISAT dryland crop research.