Dolichos lablab, commonly known as Indian bean or lablab bean, is an important pulse crop grown for its pods, dry seeds, and as a green manure crop. It is a warm season crop native to India that can grow in a variety of soils. There are two main types - a bush variety grown for its pods and seeds, and a climbing variety used as a forage crop. The document provides details on varieties, cultivation practices like sowing, irrigation, nutrition and plant protection, and harvesting of this nutritious legume crop.