Sow These Two Improved Moong Varieties for 15% More Yield

Key Highlights:

• MH 1762 and MH 1772 give 10–15% more yield.

• MH 1762 matures in 60 days, MH 1772 in 62 days.

• Both varieties have bright green, medium-sized grains.

• MH 1762 suits North-West, and MH 1772 suits North-East India.

• Seeds available through Star Agro Seeds with university tie-up.

After harvesting wheat, many farmers are left with empty fields before sowing the Kharif crop. This is a great opportunity to grow moong (green gram). Moong grows quickly, sells well in the market, and also improves soil health by increasing nutrients in the field. This makes moong a profitable and soil-friendly crop.

To support this, scientists have developed two improved varieties of moong that give higher yield and better resistance to diseases. Let’s learn more about these varieties.

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Two New Moong Varieties Developed

Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University has developed two improved varieties:

• MH 1762

• MH 1772

Farmers can get 10 to 15% more yield by growing these moong varieties. They are also resistant to common diseases like the yellow mosaic virus, which makes them more reliable.

Benefits of MH 1762 Variety

• Can be grown in spring and summer seasons

• Gets ready in just 60 days

• Grains are bright green and medium-sized

• Gives an average yield of 14.5 quintals per hectare

• Best suited for North-West India – Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana

Benefits of MH 1772 Variety

• Best for the Kharif season

• Takes about 62 days to mature

• Grains are also bright green and medium-sized

• Offers a yield of 13.5 quintals per hectare

• Suitable for North-East India – Bihar, West Bengal, Assam

How to Get Seeds of These Moong Varieties

To make these improved seeds available to farmers, Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University has signed an agreement with Star Agro Seeds, a seed company from Rajasthan.

• The MoU was signed by Research Director Rajbir Garg (University) and Dr. Vikrant Khare (Star Agro Seeds), with Ashish Singh also present.

• Prof. B.R. Kamboj, Vice Chancellor, said that more such partnerships will be made with companies across India.

• Dr. KD Sharma, Dean of Postgraduate Education, said that after this agreement, the company will pay license fees to the university and will have the rights to produce and sell these seeds.

• This move will help farmers get reliable and high-quality seeds easily.

How Farmers Will Benefit

• Access to authentic and good quality seeds

• Higher yield with 10–15% more production

• Increased profit due to better crop output

• Improved soil health from growing moong

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CMV360 Says

Farmers looking to make the most of their empty fields after wheat harvest should consider sowing the MH 1762 and MH 1772 moong varieties. These not only give better yield but also help maintain soil fertility. With easy seed availability through trusted sources, it’s a smart and profitable choice for every farmer.