Pusa's New Gram Variety "Ashwini" Promises High Yield and Huge Profits

Key Highlights

• New Pusa Chana 4037 Ashwini offers up to 36 quintals yield per hectare.

• Highly resistant to major diseases like Fusarium wilt.

• Contains 24.8% protein and can be harvested by machines.

• Suitable for Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, UP, and nearby states.

• Sowing time ranges from October 10 to November 10, depending on irrigation.

The Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), Pusa, New Delhi, has developed a new gram variety named Pusa Chana 4037 Ashwini. This variety is specially designed to give higher yields at lower costs, making it a profitable option for farmers. It has been notified for several northern states of India and is set to significantly benefit the gram cultivation.

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A Tribute to a Scientist

This improved variety has been named "Ashwini" in memory of Dr. Ashwini, a talented scientist and former student of IARI, who sadly lost her life during the recent floods in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. The new gram variety stands as a tribute to her contributions and dedication.

Where It Can Be Grown

Farmers in the following states can cultivate Pusa Chana 4037 Ashwini:

• Delhi

• North Rajasthan

• Haryana

• Punjab

• Western Uttar Pradesh

• Jammu and Kashmir

• Himachal Pradesh

• Uttarakhand

Key Features and Benefits of Pusa Chana 4037 Ashwini

• High Yield:

• Average yield: 2673 kg per hectare

• Maximum yield: 3646 kg per hectare (approximately 36 quintals)

• Disease Resistance:

• Highly resistant to Fusarium wilt

• Moderately resistant to dry root rot, collar rot, and stunt disease

• High Protein Content:

• Contains about 24.8% protein, making it a nutritious option

• Machine Harvestable:

• Suitable for harvesting with machines, helping farmers save time and labour

Other High-Yielding Gram Varieties from Pusa

Apart from Ashwini, IARI has also developed other successful gram varieties:

• Pusa Chana 10216

• Best suited for Central India

• Performs well in dry weather conditions

• Pusa 256

• Ideal for late sowing

• Grows well in both irrigated and non-irrigated areas

• Pusa Manawan (Pusa Chana 20211 Desi)

• Matures in 108 days

• Highly resistant to Fusarium wilt

• Pusa Chana 4005

• Suitable for Rajasthan, Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, and Western UP

• Good performance in low water and dry areas

How to Sow Pusa Chana 4037 Ashwini for Best Results

• Best Soil:

• Grows well in sandy and clayey soils

• Avoid saline or salty soils

• Ideal soil pH: Between 5.5 and 7

• Sowing Time:

• Rainfed areas: Between 10 October and 25 October

• Irrigated areas: Between 25 October and 10 November

• Spacing and Depth:

• Distance between seeds: 10 cm

• Distance between rows: 30–40 cm

• Sowing depth: 10 to 12.8 cm

• Fertilizer Application (Per Acre):

• In low irrigation areas: 13 kg urea + 50 kg super phosphate

• For chickpea varieties: 13 kg urea + 100 kg super phosphate at the time of sowing

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CMV360 Says

With Pusa Chana 4037 Ashwini, farmers can achieve better yield, reduce costs, and enjoy greater profits. Its disease resistance, high protein content, and adaptability to different regions make it a smart choice for gram cultivation in northern India.