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Soil Requirement

Soil Requirement: 

It can be grown in wide range of soils which are rich in organic matter and well-drained. In irrigated conditions, loamy soil is best suited for its cultivation whereas in un-irrigated ones black or heavy soil is better than loamy. Saline, alkaline and sandy soils are not suitable for its cultivation.