In agriculture and biology, Leguminous Crops (Legumes) hold a highly special, magical place. They are the only massive family of plants capable of naturally manufacturing their own fertilizer by pulling invisible nitrogen directly out of the thin air.
Because leguminous crops naturally manufacture huge amounts of nitrogen, they are the absolute richest source of Plant Protein in the human diet (which is why Dal is highly recommended for muscle growth).
Peanuts grow underground, but they are botanically a legume crop, not a true tree nut.
Leguminous crops are plants belonging to the pea family (Fabaceae). They produce their seeds inside a physical pod.
Why do farmers love legumes? The answer lies in their roots.
Farmers frequently use legumes in Crop Rotation. After growing a heavy crop like wheat (which sucks all the nitrogen out of the soil), the farmer will plant peas or beans. The legumes naturally refill the soil with massive amounts of nitrogen, repairing the soil's fertility for free.
No! Because they produce their own nitrogen via Rhizobium bacteria, applying massive amounts of artificial urea to a soybean or pea field is a complete waste of money.
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