TAU 1 is a popular variety of black gram, also known as udid, that is well adapted to both rainy and post-rainy seasons. It has oval-shaped grains that are purplish black in color and are moderately resistant to powdery mildew.
TAU 1 is one of the highest yielding varieties, with about 700-900 kg per acre.
The seeds contain a high content of carbohydrates, protein, minerals, fat, vitamins, potassium, niacin, calcium, iron, riboflavin, thiamine, and amino acids.
Here are some other characteristics of TAU 1 black gram:
Duration: About 68-75 days
• Number of seeds per pod: 10-12
• Sowing rate per acre: 6-7 kg
Sowing months: May-July-November- January
Black gram, or pulse, plays an important role in Indian diet as it contains vegetable protein and supplements to cereal based diets. It also contains about 26% protein, which is almost three times that of cereals and other minerals and vitamins.
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