Hisar Unnat (HRB-108)
A CCS HAU (Hisar) open-pollinated YVMV-resistant variety suited to the hot, dry north-west, with dark green pods and steady yield under summer heat.
Quick facts
- Crop
- Bhindi (Okra)
- Type
- Open-pollinated
- Season
- All seasons
- Maturity period
- First pick ~50 days
- Expected yield
- 12–15 t/ha
- Suitable soil
- Loam
- Release
- Released by CCS Haryana Agricultural University (HAU), Hisar
About this variety
Hisar Unnat (HRB-108) is an open-pollinated okra released by CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, with resistance to yellow vein mosaic virus. It was selected for the hot, dry conditions of Haryana, Punjab and Rajasthan, holding pod set and yield through the pre-monsoon heat better than varieties bred for milder regions. Pods are dark green and five-ridged, and the first pick comes at about 50 days.
Key characteristics
Yield & maturity
Maturity period
First pick ~50 days
Expected yield
12–15 t/ha
Actual yield depends on sowing time, soil, irrigation, weather, seed quality and crop management.
Pest & disease considerations
Major diseases
Advantages & considerations
Why farmers may choose it
- Resistant to yellow vein mosaic virus
- Bred for hot, dry conditions — holds pod set and yield through pre-monsoon heat
- A dependable choice for the summer crop in the north-west
Things to consider
- YVMV resistance does not cover enation leaf curl virus
- Best suited to the north-west; less advantage over other varieties in cooler, wetter regions
Suitable regions
States this variety is recommended for — check locally, since a state can have more than one recommended zone.
- Haryana
- Punjab
- Rajasthan
- Uttar Pradesh