Organic-Pulses Farm
Pulses help increase organic matter and microbial biomass and activity (e.g. bacteria, fungi) in the soil and improve soil structure and water retention capacity while helping to reduce wind and water erosion
Organic pulses are rich in fiber content, which thus eases digestion and keeps the bowel functioning normally. The rich content of fiber in organic pulses lowers the risk of cardiovascular diseases if consumed regularly. The fiber in the pulses is known to improve heart health by reducing cholesterol levels.
Organic pulses are leguminous crops like lentils, beans, peas, and chickpeas that are grown without the use of synthetic pesticides, artificial fertilizers, or genetically modified organisms. Organic farmers use organic techniques like crop rotation instead.
Here are some examples of organic pulses:
- Kabuli chana: Also known as white chick peas, these are large and nutritious legumes that are free from the harmful side effects of pesticides.
- Organic soya beans: Soybeans are high in protein, with 40% of their content being protein.
- Pigeon pea: Also known as toor dal, pigeon peas are a good source of plant protein.
- Chana dal: Also known as lentils, chana dal is gluten-free, unpolished, and contains lots of protein and nutritional fiber.
- Broad bean: Kidney-shaped and verdant in color, broad beans are chemical-free and can be used in salads, fried rice, risotto, and vegetable dishes.
- Organic masoor dal: A popular pulse crop that is high in fiber, carbs, B vitamins, iron, calcium, magnesium, potassium, and protein.
- Urad whole: Also known as black lentils, urad whole is certified organic and grown without chemical pesticides.
Organic pulses are better than regular pulses because they are free from harmful pesticides that can be toxic to human health and the environment.