Varieties

1. Shivalik (Himso-333) : This is high yielding variety recommends for cultivation in low hills upto 900 m asl. Its attains an height of 90-100 cm. It has the same maturity duration as that of Bragg. Light creamy pubescene is present on all plant parts and the flower colour is white. The seeds are medium bold, yellow with dark brown hilum and have 18.6 per cent oil and 38 per cent protein. The variety is resistant to yellow mosaic virus which is a serious disease in lower areas of the State. Its average yield is 15-20 q/ha.


2. Punjab No. 1 : On an average, this variety is capable of yielding about 15 q/ha as a sole crop. The grains are medium in size and have yellow colour. The seed contains 43 per cent protein and 19 per cent oil. It takes about 110 days to mature. The plant grows about 70-80 cm tall and bears 60-70 pods, each normally bearing 2 grains. It is recommended for cultivation in mid and low hills. However in lower hills, it is moderately susceptible to yellow mosaic virus.


3. Lee : It performs well in areas about 1,000 m asl where it out yields Punjab No. 1. As compared to Punjab No. 1, it is about a week earlier in maturity. The plant has determinate type of growth habit and foliage is completely darker than the other varieties. The plant is about 70 cm tall and it has only a few branches. The seeds are yellow and medium in size. This variety is resistant to many diseases, viz. purple seed strain and bacterial pustule.


4. Bragg : This high yielding variety is recommended for cultivation in the low hills. It attains an height of about 80 cm, bears 50-60 pods per plant, each pod generally containing three grains. The grains are bold, yellow and attractive and have 20 per cent oil and 37 per cent protein. As compared to Punjab No. 1, it is late in maturity by 5-7 days. Though resistant to many diseases, it is moderately susceptible to yellow mosaic virus, so it should not be cultivated in lower areas.


5. Harit soya (P-4-2): It is a new high yielding variety recommended for mid hills. It has green colour grains. It matures within 123 days. It has resistance to bacterial and brown spots, lodging and grain shattering. Average yield is 18 q/ha.


6. Palam soya (P 30-1-1): It is a new variety recommended for mid hills of H.P. It is suitable for early and timely sowing. It matures within 120-125 days and gives an average yield of 15-20 q/ha. It is moderately resistant to many disease.