Short-lived shrubby legume — perennial in subtropical climates, grown as an annual elsewhere. Seeds are the basis of Indian dal; deep taproot breaks compacted soil.
Hardiness ratings
| System | Rating | Temperature range | How to read it |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDA hardiness zone | Zone 3–12 | −40 °C to 15.6 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| RHS hardiness rating | H7 | down to −20 °C | Plant needs at least this level of cold tolerance |
| Canadian plant hardiness zone | Zone 3–9 | −34 °C and warmer | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| Australian (ANBG) zone | Zone 1–7 | −15 °C and warmer | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
Growing notes
- Perennial in zones 9+, treated as a warm-season annual elsewhere
- Edible seeds — major pulse crop across India and Africa
- Deep taproot is a powerful soil-conditioner; cut tops for chop-and-drop mulch
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