Improved varieties and characteristics of gram

Among the pulse crops, gram is an important crop. Its utility is for pulses, gram flour, sattu, vegetables and other works. In most parts of India, gram is grown as the main pulse crop in rabi season in irrigated and non-irrigated areas. For improved cultivation of gram, we should select its improved varieties so that good production can be obtained from the crop. Let us know important information related to improved varieties of gram which will help you to choose the best variety-

Variety – Daftari 21

• Brand – Daftari

• Harvest period – 115-120 days

• Plant Type – Spread

• Grain size – Medium

• Seed colour – red

• Suitable for all soil types

Variety – Salasar JG 11

• Brand – Dhoot Seeds

• Plant Type – Spread

• Grain size – medium

• Seed colour – Red

• Suitable for all soil types

Variety – RVG202

• Brand – Veda Shree

• Harvest period – 105 – 110 days

• Plant Type – Semi-Spreading

• Grain size – angular shape with smooth surface

• Seed colour – Dark pink flowers, brown seeds

• Yield – 20 to 22 quintals per hectare

Variety – JG12

• brand – Utpann

• Harvest period – 105-115 days

• Plant Type – Semi spreading

• Grain size – Medium

• Seed colour – brown

• Yield – 20 quintal per hectare

Variety – RVG202

• Brand – Utpann

• Harvest period – 105 – 110 days

• Plant Type – Semi-Spreading

• Grain Size – angular shape with smooth surface

• Seed Colour – Dark pink flowers, brown seeds

• Yield – 20 to 22 quintal per hectare

Variety – Swarnim 88-88

• Brand – Golden Seeds

• Harvest period – 105- 110 days

• Plant Type – Upright and spreading

Variety – Vishal

• Brand – Krishidhan Seeds

• Harvest period – 105-110 days

• Plant Type – Upright and spreading

• Grain Size – Coarse Seeds

• Seed colour – attractive yellowish brown color

• Drought resistant variety

• Yield – 14 to 15 quintals per ha.

Variety – Vijay

• Brand – Krishidhan Seeds

• Harvest period – 105 to 110 days

• Plant Type – Spread

• Seed Rate- 30 kg/acre

• Grain Size – Medium Bold

• Seed color – Yellow-brown wrinkled seeds

• Early maturity, dwarf

• Yield – 14 to 15 quintals per hectare.

These are some of the important varieties of gram which can be cultivated to get good production. Its seed rate is 30 to 35 kg per acre. The row and plant distance for sowing should be 30 cm x 10 cm.

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