How Is Horse Gram Grown?

Horsegram can be cultivated up to an altitude of 1000 m above the sea level. The temperature range of 25-30°C and relative humidity between 50 and 80% is optimum for its growth. Heavy rains during the initial stages of crop growth affect nodule formation owing to poor aeration in the Read more…

Is Red Lentil And Horse Gram Same?

They are not scientifically the same, Lens Culinaris (likely “brewer’s” lentils if brown) and Macrotyloma Uniflorum (horse gram or kulthi bean). But nutritionally may be similar or used similarly. They do look pretty close! The lentil (Lens culinaris or Lens esculenta) is an edible legume. Is Horsegram and lentil same? Read more…

Why Is Horse Gram Used?

Horse gram contains significant amounts of calcium, phosphorous, iron, and other amino acids. These are essential nutrients that have been known to help increase sperm count in males. This is because these minerals promote increased blood supply to the male reproductive organs which helps improve sperm production. What is horse Read more…

Does Horse Eat Horse Gram?

Known by several regional names, the kulthi bean, hurali or Madras gram was common food for horses and cattle. Horse gram is the most protein-rich lentil found on the planet. It is high-powered and hence used as feed for horses before races. Who should not eat horse gram? Horse gram Read more…