Pigeonpea is cultivated on both red and black soils

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Pigeonpea is sensitive to water logging and requires a well-drained soil. It does not grow well in saline soil, but can withstand drought reasonably well. Land is prepared by at least one plowing during the dry season followed by 2 or 3 harrowings. Organic manure may be applied 2-4 weeks before sowing. Contour broad-beds and furrows or a ridge-and-furrow system are useful in preventing water logging. Pigeonpea emergence may be affected due to crusting. Breaking the crust by mechanical means or a light irrigation helps seedling emergence.