Recalls a named legume crop under the following harvesting: 10. a. harvesting b. post harvesting handling.

Let's discuss Groundnut (peanut) as a named legume crop.

a) Harvesting:
Groundnuts are typically harvested when the leaves start to yellow and drop, and the pods are fully developed with mature kernels. Harvesting can be done manually by digging up the plants or mechanically using groundnut diggers. After digging, the plants are usually inverted and left in the field for initial drying, which helps to reduce moisture content and prevent fungal growth.

b) Post-harvesting handling:
After initial field drying, the pods are separated from the plants, a process called threshing or stripping. This can be done manually or with mechanical threshers. The harvested pods then undergo further drying or curing to reach a safe moisture level (typically 8-10%) for storage, which prevents spoilage and maintains quality. Finally, the dried pods are cleaned, sorted, and stored in cool, dry, well-ventilated conditions to protect them from pests and moisture.