Planting Urad for Profitable Summer Yield: Top 10 Varieties Revealed

Key Highlights

• Summer urad cultivation offers additional income post-winter wheat harvest.
• Top 10 urad varieties optimized for diverse regional climates.
• Consult local agricultural authorities for a variety of recommendations.
• Higher yields lead to increased profitability for farmers.

As summer approaches, farmers across the country gear up for urad cultivation, aiming for profitable yields. Following the winter crop of wheat, many farmers turn to planting urad and moong in their fallow fields to boost their income. These pulses witness consistent demand in the market, offering favorable prices to farmers. Opting for improved urad varieties can significantly enhance production, leading to better returns, especially for those with irrigation facilities.

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Discover the Top 10 Urad Varieties:

1. PDU 1 (Basant Bahar): Developed by ICAR-Indian Pulses Research Institute, Kanpur, this variety thrives in NWPZ and CZ areas, yielding around 9 to 10 quintals per hectare.

2. IPU 94-1 (Uttara): Ideal for NEPZ areas, this variety, developed by ICAR-Indian Institute of Pulses Research, Kanpur, promises yields ranging from 12 to 14 quintals per hectare.

3. T-9: Suited for all parts of UP, T-9 offers a yield of about 8 to 10 quintals per hectare, ripening in 70 to 75 days.

4. TPU-4: Ready in 74 days, TPU-4 is recommended for Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat, with yields ranging from 7 to 13 quintals per hectare.

5. PU-31: With medium-sized grains, PU-31 matures in 70 to 80 days, ideal for Rajasthan, yielding about 10 to 12 quintals per hectare.

6. Pant U-30: Maturing in 70 days, this variety, is suitable for yellow mosaic areas, delivering yields of around 10 to 12 quintals per hectare, primarily grown in Madhya Pradesh.

7. EPU 94-1 (IPU-4): Best suited for the plains of western Uttar Pradesh, this variety matures in 85 days, offering yields of about 11 to 12 quintals per hectare.

8. LBG-623: Ripening in 69 days, LBG-623 is recommended for Andhra Pradesh, providing yields of 10-12 quintals per hectare.

9. Azad Udad-2: Maturing in 70 to 75 days, this variety is suitable for Uttar Pradesh, offering yields of 9 to 10 quintals per hectare.

10. Jawahar Urad-2: Known for its shiny black, medium-small seeds, this variety, yielding 10 to 11 quintals per hectare, is preferred in Madhya Pradesh.

While the above-mentioned varieties exhibit promising productivity, farmers are encouraged to select varieties recommended for their specific regions. Local agricultural departments can provide valuable guidance on suitable urad varieties, ensuring optimal yields and profitability for farmers across the country.

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CMV360 says

Selecting the right urad variety tailored to local conditions is paramount for maximizing yields and profitability. Farmers should consult with agricultural experts to identify the most suitable varieties for their regions, thereby ensuring successful summer cultivation and enhanced income opportunities.