Centro (Centrosema pubescens):

• It is herbaceous, climbing, perennial herb.
• It is leguminous crop and also k/a butterfly pea.
• This crop can be cultivated in bunds in Pakhobari, raisers in Terrace Khet and fallow land.
• Fixes nitrogen @125-400 kg/ha

Climate and altitude:

• It can be grown from tropical to sub-tropical climatic conditions.
• It can be grown from terai to high hills (67-1500 m asl)

Soil:

• It can be cultivated in different soil type such as clayey soil, loamy soil.

Land preparation:

• Land should be ploughed 3-4 times to make soil fine and smooth.
• Weeds from land are removed and either buried or burnt during land preparation.

Seed rate: 3-5 kg/ha

Sowing season:

• Jestha-Ashad (June-July)

Method of sowing:

• Seeds are broadcasted.

Fertilizer Dose:

• Nitrogen: 25kg/ha
• Phosphorus: 60kg/ha

Irrigation: Irrigation is done, depending on soil moisture content.

Harvesting:

• First cutting are obtained after 3 month of sowing.
• Second cuttings are obtained at 45 days of first cutting
• 3-4 cuttings can be obtained.

Production:

• Green fodder yield: 40-50 MT/ha
• Seed production: 200-300 kg/ha

Nutrient Content of Centro: