Pusa 1509 new variety maturing — in just 115-120 days from the time of sowing in the nursery bed to harvesting the grain.
“Both Pusa-1121 and Pusa Basmati-1 (an older improved basmati) take 140-145 days. Thirty days less time means farmers needn’t transplant the seedlings in the peak mid-June summer.
saving 5-6 irrigation.
Have an additional crop — say, a 60-day moong or green gram — between harvesting of wheat in mid-April and transplanting Pusa-1509 in mid-July.
Higher yields
Moreover, the average paddy yields in Pusa-1509, at 25 quintals an acre, are more than the 20 quintals for Pusa-1121. The main reason: a lower plant height of 80 cm as against 120 cm for Pusa-1121.
Our source from which we have multiplied the seed is IARI NEW DELHI THROUGH YOUNG FARMERS ASSOCIATION, RAKHARA (PUNJAB).
Contact Gaureesh +91-9729020077
saving 5-6 irrigation.
Higher yields
Moreover, the average paddy yields in Pusa-1509, at 25 quintals an acre, are more than the 20 quintals for Pusa-1121. The main reason: a lower plant height of 80 cm as against 120 cm for Pusa-1121.
Our source from which we have multiplied the seed is IARI NEW DELHI THROUGH YOUNG FARMERS ASSOCIATION, RAKHARA (PUNJAB).
Contact Gaureesh +91-9729020077
