Fenugreek: Cultivate these varieties, there will be abundant yield

Fenugreek is cultivated for obtaining leaves and grains. Its leaves and seeds enhance the taste of various dishes. Apart from this, Ayurvedic medicines and cosmetics are also prepared from fenugreek due to being rich in many nutrients. If we talk about its cultivation, it is necessary to first know about the improved varieties for abundant yield. Let us get to know in detail about the characteristics and yield of some improved varieties of fenugreek.

Pusa Kasuri: This variety is cultivated mainly for its green leaves. Flowers are late in this variety of plants. Leaves can be harvested 5 to 7 times by sowing once. The grains of this variety are of small size. The seed yield ranges from 2.5 to 2.8 quintals per acre of land.
RMT 305: It is one of the dwarf varieties of fenugreek. The beans of this variety mature quickly. The biggest feature of this variety is that it is resistant to powdery mildew disease and root nematode disease. Yields range from 5.2 to 6 quintals per acre of field.
Rajendra Kranti: Which one is suitable for farming in Bihar and its surrounding areas. It takes about 120 days for this variety to mature and become ready. This variety is moderately tolerant to caterpillars and mahu with Chhaya disease. Yield up to 5 quintals per acre of field.
AFG 2: Plants of this variety have medium height and broad leaves. This variety of fenugreek has more bitterness than other varieties. This variety is cultivated for the leaves. The leaves can be harvested 3 times after sowing the seeds. Its grains are of small size. Seed production ranges from 7.2 to 8 quintals per acre of field.
Hisar Sonali: Which one is suitable for cultivation in Haryana, Rajasthan and surrounding areas. This variety is moderately tolerant to root rot disease and spot disease. The crop matures in 140 to 150 days after sowing. The yield per acre of land is 6.8 to 8 quintals.

Apart from this, many other varieties of fenugreek are also cultivated on a large scale in our country. In which Hisar Suvarna, Hisar Madhvi, Hisar Mukta, A.F.G 1, RMT 1, RMT 143, RMT 303, Pusa Early Bunching, Lam Selection 1, Co 1, H Contains varieties .M103, etc.