RAJMASH

Varieties

1. K-198 (Triloki Rajmash) : It has determinate bushy growth, white flowers, broad dark green leaves, bold and creamish yellow coloured seeds with good cooking quality and taste. The height is 45-55 cm and matures in 98- 100 days. It is resistant to bacterial blight, angular leaf spot and anthracnose in whole of Zone IV except in Sangla valley where it is moderately susceptible to anthracnose. It is tolerant to shattering. Average yield is 25-27 q/ha.


2. KRC-8 (Baspa) : It is a semi-dwarf variety and matures in 110-120 days. It is recommended for high hill areas of H.P. It is resistant to bean anthracnose. It has attractive spotted magenta coloured bold grains with good cooking quality. Its average yield is 18-20 q/ha.


3. HPR-35 (Kanchan) : It is semi-dwarf, determinate and early maturing variety and recommended for mid and high hill areas. It is better suited both under monoculture and intercropping with maize. It has mottled deep pink bold grains with good cooking quality. Its yield is 12-15 q/ha.