Soil

Light sandy soils to heavy soils with a pH - 5.2 to 8.0. Proper drainage, good water-holding capacity, presence of water table within 3 m and absence of rock or any hard substratum within 2 m of the surface.
Altitude: 600 to 900 m
Rainfall: 200 cm per year.

Planting seasons
June - July, December - January
The planting can also be taken up in other seasons wherever irrigation and drainage facilities are available.