Varieties

1. Suketi (DPM 8909) : It is high yielding and matures within 85 days at a time. It has resistance to yellow mosaic and tolerance to leaf disease. Its average yield is 10 q/ha. Shinning Mung No. 1: It is an early maturing variety with bold, shinning and attractive grains. It matures in 70-80 days and gives an average yield of 6/ha. It is moderately resistant various diseases.


2. Pusa Baisakhi : It is also maturing (65-75 days) variety, suitable for summer and Kharif cultivation. It gives an average yield of 6 q/ha. In warmer parts of the State, it can be grown as a cash crop after wheat harvest wherever irrigation facilities are available.