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Beetroot (Chukandar)RabiHybridUpdated 6 September 2026

MSH-102 (hybrid types)

Private-company F1 hybrid beetroots (from Indo-American, Nunhems, Syngenta and others), sold under names like MSH-102, grown by larger commercial and processing growers for very uniform, high-yielding roots.

SeasonRabi
Maturity period~80–95 days
Expected yield30–40 t/ha
Suitable soilLoam

Quick facts

Crop
Beetroot (Chukandar)
Type
Hybrid
Season
Rabi
Maturity period
~80–95 days
Seed rate
Hybrid seed sown at a somewhat lower rate than open-pollinated types — confirm the exact rate on the seed packet
Expected yield
30–40 t/ha
Suitable soil
Loam

About this variety

MSH-102 and similar private-company F1 hybrid beetroots are sold by seed companies including Indo-American, Nunhems and Syngenta for the larger commercial and processing grower. They give very uniform, round roots with strong internal colour and higher yields than the open-pollinated standards, which suits growers supplying a processor or a large retail buyer who demands consistent grade — but the seed is costlier and, being a hybrid, must be bought new every season rather than saved.

Key characteristics

    Plant typeHybrid
    Maturity~80–95 days
    Yield potential30–40 t/ha
    Disease resistanceVaries by hybrid; generally good vigour and field tolerance
    SoilLoam
    SeasonRabi

Sowing & cultivation

  • Sowing timeSeptember to November in the northern plains; October to December further south
  • Seed rateHybrid seed sown at a somewhat lower rate than open-pollinated types — confirm the exact rate on the seed packet
  • SpacingRows 30–45 cm apart; thin to 8–12 cm between plants

Yield & maturity

Maturity period

~80–95 days

Expected yield

30–40 t/ha

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

Pest & disease considerations

Major diseases

  • Varies by hybrid; generally good vigour and field tolerance

Advantages & considerations

Why farmers may choose it

  • Very uniform, high-yielding, round roots
  • Suits contract supply to processors and large retail buyers
  • Generally good vigour and field tolerance

Things to consider

  • Hybrid seed costs more and must be bought fresh every season — cannot be saved
  • Choice of exact hybrid varies by company and season; confirm current local availability

Suitable regions

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

  • Maharashtra
  • Karnataka
  • Punjab