Kashi Ageti

Early maturing variety. Plant height 58-61cm. Bears 9-10 pods per plant. Pods are 9 -10 cm long, attractive, with 8-9 numbers of seeds per pod. Average pod weight is 9-10 g. Seed to seed duration is 95-100 days however, picking starts from 60-63 days after sowing. Pod yield is 95- 105 q/ha. Shelling % is 48.5 to 50. Resistance to shattering. Tolerant to leaf minor & pod borer. Recommended for release and cultivation in the states of Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Bihar and Jharkhand. Vide gazette notification number S.O. 2277(E), 17.08.2015.

  • Sowing: 25th October to 20th November.
  • The average seed rate is 140-150kg/ha.
  • Fertilizer: Nitrogen requirement 40-50 kg N, 70-80 kg each of P2O5 and K2O is sufficient for one hectare.
  • Sowing can be done at a spacing of 30 cm between rows and 10 cm between plants.