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Ajwain (Carom Seeds)RabiOpen-pollinatedUpdated 30 August 2026

Gujarat Ajwain-1 (GA-1)

Released by Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University (SDAU), Jagudan, Gujarat — a long-duration variety yielding about 25% more than the local Gujarat type.

SeasonRabi
Maturity period175–180 days
Expected yield~25% higher than the local Gujarat type
Suitable soilLoam

Quick facts

Crop
Ajwain (Carom Seeds)
Type
Open-pollinated
Season
Rabi
Maturity period
175–180 days
Seed rate
1.5–2.5 kg/ha for drilling
Expected yield
~25% higher than the local Gujarat type
Suitable soil
Loam
Release
Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University (SDAU), Jagudan, Gujarat

About this variety

Gujarat Ajwain-1 (GA-1) was released by Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University (SDAU) at its Jagudan seed spices research station, Gujarat. It is a long-duration variety, taking about 175–180 days to mature, and is recommended for cultivation in Gujarat and Rajasthan. It gives roughly 25% more yield than the local (unimproved) Gujarat type it was bred to replace, making it a straightforward upgrade for growers still on farm-saved local seed. GA-1 predates the later, higher-yielding Gujarat Ajwain-3 release from the same station.

Key characteristics

    Plant typeOpen-pollinated
    Maturity175–180 days
    Yield potential~25% higher than the local Gujarat type
    Disease resistanceNot specifically documented
    SoilLoam
    SeasonRabi

Sowing & cultivation

  • Sowing timeOctober–November
  • Seed rate1.5–2.5 kg/ha for drilling

Soil & climate

Soil

Suitable soil
Well-drained loam or clay loam; avoid waterlogging-prone land

Yield & maturity

Maturity period

175–180 days

Expected yield

~25% higher than the local Gujarat type

Actual yield depends on sowing time, soil, irrigation, weather, seed quality and crop management.

Pest & disease considerations

Major diseases

  • Not specifically documented

Advantages & considerations

Why farmers may choose it

  • Straightforward, well-documented yield gain (~25%) over unimproved local Gujarat seed
  • Well-suited to the long, settled rabi season of the main Gujarat and Rajasthan ajwain belt

Things to consider

  • Its 175–180 day duration is the longest among this registry's ajwain varieties, needing a long, uninterrupted rabi season
  • Superseded in yield ceiling by the later Gujarat Ajwain-3 release from the same station

Suitable regions

States this variety is recommended for — check locally, since a state can have more than one recommended zone.

  • Gujarat
  • Rajasthan

Frequently asked questions

How much more does GA-1 yield than local Gujarat ajwain?

About 25% more than the local (unimproved) Gujarat type it was bred to replace.

Sourced from: Junagadh Agricultural University — released varieties record (context on Gujarat ajwain releases). editorial policy.