Question

Most commonly used green manure plants are

• A. Berseem, cotton and sunn hemp
• B. Lentil, sunn hemp and berseem
• C. Sunflower, cotton and sugarcane
• D. Cowpea, cluster bean and teak leaves

Answer 1

The correct option is B Lentil, sunn hemp and berseem

Green manure is a term used to describe the specific plant or crop varieties that are grown and turned into the soil to improve its overall quality. A green manure crop can be cut and then plowed into the soil or simply left on the ground for an extended period prior to tilling garden areas. Examples of green manure crops include grass mixtures and legume plants. Some of the most commonly used are- lentil, vetch, sunn hemp, berseem, clover, peas, winter wheat, alfalfa etc.

So, the correct answer is option B.