Mustard Variety: Mustard cultivation is an important source of income for the farmers of India. But you will get good yield and profit only when you choose the right mustard variety according to the condition and climate of your farm. Today we will tell you how you can choose the most suitable mustard variety for your farm.
In this blog we will give information about some major varieties which are considered best for different zones and conditions.
What to keep in mind to choose the right variety? (What to keep in mind to choose the right variety?)
When you choose a mustard variety, keep these things in mind:
The climate and soil type of your area
Whether irrigation facility is available in the field or not
Sowing time (timely sowing or late sowing)
Maturity period of the variety
Tolerance to diseases and pests
Oil content and yield potential
Now let us know about some of the best mustard varieties, which can be suitable for your farm.
NRCDR-2 (Indian Mustard)
If you are a farmer of Zone II (Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, Jammu and Kashmir) and do timely irrigated sowing, then NRCDR-2 is an excellent mustard variety. Its plant height is 165-212 cm and average productivity is 1951-2626 kg / hectare. This variety is resistant to diseases like white rust and Alternaria blight. It has low incidence and is tolerant to high temperatures.
NRCHB-506 (Hybrid Mustard)
NRCHB-506 is a great option for farmers in Zone III of Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh. This variety gives high oil content (38.6-42.5%) and average yield is 1550-2542 kg/ha. If you want high oil content, then this mustard variety is right for you.
NRCDR-601 (Indian Mustard)
If your field is in Zone II and sowing is done on time, then NRCDR-601 is also a strong option. Its average yield is 1939-2626 kg/ha and it also has better tolerance against diseases like white rust, Alternaria blight.
NRCHB-101 (Indian Mustard)
If you have to sow late in states like Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Bihar, then NRCHB-101 can be a suitable mustard variety. Its average productivity is 1382-1491 kg/ha. It is better for late sowing and rain-fed cultivation.
DRMRIJ-31 (Giriraj)
If you want higher yield and thicker seeds then you can consider Giriraj variety (DRMRIJ-31). It is suitable for farmers of zone II and the average productivity is 2225-2750 kg/ha. Also, its oil content is also between 39-42.6%.
NRCYS-05-02 (Yellow Mustard)
NRCYS-05-02 is an excellent choice for yellow mustard producing areas of the country. This early maturing variety has an average yield of 1239-1715 kg/ha and the oil content is also found to be quite high (38.2-46.5%).
DRMR 150-35 (Indian Mustard)
If you live in Zone V (like Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal etc.) and want to do early sowing, then DRMR 150-35 is a better mustard variety for your farm. It matures early (in 114 days) and has an oil content of 39.8%.
DRMR 1165-40 (Indian Mustard)
DRMR 1165-40 is a good choice for areas like Rajasthan, Delhi, Haryana. This variety is suitable for timely sown rainfed conditions. Its yield potential is up to 2200-2600 kg/ha and can tolerate heat and moisture stress at seedling stage.
DRMRIC 16-38 (Brijraj)
If the farm has irrigation facility and sowing has to be done late, then Brijraj variety will be right. It is good against diseases like Alternaria blight, white rust Provides protection. The yield is also up to 1681-1801 kg / ha.
DRMR 2017-18 (Radhika)
Radhika variety is also a good option for late sown irrigated conditions. This variety gives a yield of up to 1788 kg / ha and the oil content is about 40.7%. This variety is also very strong against diseases.
Conclusion
It is very important to choose the right mustard variety for your farm because the climate, soil and farming conditions of every region are different. Whether you do early or late sowing, irrigated farming or rain-fed – only the right mustard variety will give you better production and profit.
Always choose the variety keeping in mind the zone and field conditions of your area and use high quality sowing material. Only the right choice will make your farm prosperous!
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