Dhaincha (Sesbania grandiflora) is a plant species that is commonly used as a green manure crop. Green manure crops are grown specifically to be plowed under and incorporated into the soil to improve its fertility and structure.
Green manure not only increases yield, but also reduces chemical fertilizer cost by 50 percent. Dhaincha is a fast-growing legume that can fix nitrogen from the air into the soil and add organic matter to the soil, which can improve soil health and fertility, and also reduce erosion and improve water-holding capacity.
This makes a valuable crop for farmers looking to improve soil quality, especially in regions with poor soil conditions. Dhaincha is green manure mainly used for Rice cultivation.
