RCr-41
A seed variety widely grown in Rajasthan and tested at ICAR-NRCSS Ajmer and SKN College of Agriculture, Jobner.
Quick facts
- Type
- Open-pollinated
- Season
- Rabi
- Maturity period
- 110–120 days
- Expected yield
- Medium
- Suitable soil
- Loam
- Disease resistance
- Moderate
Actual yield depends on sowing time, soil, irrigation, weather, seed quality and crop management.
About this variety
RCr-41 (Rajasthan Coriander 41) is a coriander variety widely grown in Rajasthan. It has been tested at ICAR-National Research Centre on Seed Spices, Tabiji, Ajmer, and at SKN College of Agriculture, Jobner. One agronomy page gives 130–140 days and about 12 q/ha. It describes sowing in August–September for rainfed cultivation and harvest in January–February, with dry, cool, frost-free weather needed at flowering and fruiting. A comparative trial put it among the earliest to flower, with 50% flowering at 42.67 days, and a Uttar Pradesh trial gave 20.59 q/ha of seed, well above the 12 q/ha. The breeding institute, parentage and release year are not published.
Should you pick this variety?
Choose RCr-41 if you farm in Rajasthan and like a coriander that flowers early. In a comparative trial it was among the earliest entries to flower, but early flowering does not make it a short crop. Plan on the agronomy page's 130 to 140 days from sowing, not the 110–120 in the summary above, which would make it the slowest coriander here, past Hisar Sugandh's 120 to 125, so the next crop is not sown too soon. Budget on about 12 q/ha, which Gujarat Coriander 2 matches or beats at 12 to 14 q/ha in 100 to 110 days. A Uttar Pradesh trial gave 20.59 q/ha, which is at the top of ICAR-NRCSS's 16–20 q/ha potential, so treat it as a best case. Choose RCr-684 instead if stem gall is your worry, or RCr-436 if you need 90–100 days.
Sowing & cultivation
- Sowing timeAugust-September for rainfed cultivation, per an agronomy page
- HarvestingHarvested January-February, needing dry, cool, frost-free weather especially during flowering and fruiting
Advantages & considerations
Why farmers may choose it
- Among the earliest-flowering coriander varieties in comparative trials (50% flowering at 42.67 days), useful where a compressed season demands quick turnaround
- Well tested at several Rajasthan research institutions, so there is reliable local guidance even without a published breeding record
Things to consider
- The yield figures differ: about 12 q/ha on an agronomy page and 20.59 q/ha in a Uttar Pradesh trial. Budget on 12 q/ha and treat 20.59 q/ha as a best case, since ICAR-NRCSS gives the seed potential of coriander as 16–20 q/ha.
- The duration also differs: 110–120 days shown above, 130–140 days on an agronomy page. Plan on 130–140 days.
- The breeding institute, parentage and release year are not published.
Suitable regions
States this variety is recommended for — check locally, since a state can have more than one recommended zone.
- Rajasthan
Twelve or twenty q/ha: what to budget
Two yield figures exist for RCr-41: about 12 q/ha on an agronomy page and 20.59 q/ha in a Uttar Pradesh trial. Trial plots are looked after better than farm fields, so the gap is no surprise.
ICAR-NRCSS says coriander seed can reach 16–20 q/ha at best, and the Indian average in 2014-15 was about 8 q/ha. So 20.59 q/ha sits right at the ceiling, and 12 q/ha sits between the average and the ceiling.
Work out your costs on 12 q/ha. On one hectare that is 12 quintals. If you get 16, the extra 4 quintals are profit, so do not spend them in advance.
Can you keep your own planting material?
This is an open-pollinated variety, so seed from a healthy crop of your own can be sown again. Keep seed only from disease-free plants, dry it properly, store it cool and dry, and bring in fresh certified seed every three to four years so the variety does not drift.
How it compares with other varieties
Every Coriander (Dhania) variety with a page on this site, side by side. The row for this page is highlighted.
| Variety | Best for | Maturity | Yield | States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gujarat Coriander 2 (GC-2) | Seed coriander for Gujarat and Rajasthan, with 12–14 q/ha shown and bold seed | 100–110 days | 12–14 q/ha (seed) | Gujarat, Rajasthan |
| Hisar Sugandh | Haryana coriander with stem gall resistance and aromatic seed, usable for leaf or seed | 120–125 days | Medium | Haryana |
| Pusa Coriander 4 | A short leaf-and-seed coriander for Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat. Its figures are unconfirmed, so try a small plot | 90–100 days | 10–12 q/ha (seed) | Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat |
| Pusa Selection | A Rajasthan coriander seed variety about which little is published, so buy it only if you have seen it grow nearby | 110–120 days | Medium | Rajasthan |
| RCr-41this page | Rajasthan coriander that flowers early (50% flowering at 42.67 days), with about 12 q/ha on one agronomy page | 110–120 days | Medium | Rajasthan |
| RCr-436 | Heavy soil and limited moisture in south Rajasthan, with root rot and nematode resistance and bold seed | 90–100 days | 10–11 q/ha | Rajasthan |
| RCr-684 | Rajasthan coriander with stem gall resistance and less powdery mildew, on irrigated medium-heavy or sandy loam soil | 110–120 days | Medium–high | Rajasthan |
| Sadhana | Rainfed seed coriander in Andhra Pradesh, ready in 95–105 days and tolerant of aphid and mite | 95–105 days | 10–10.3 q/ha (seed) | Andhra Pradesh |
Tools for this crop
The numbers you need next: how much seed to buy, whether the lot germinates, what the fertilizer bill looks like and what Coriander (Dhania) is selling for.
- Seed Rate CalculatorHow much seed your Coriander (Dhania) plot needs, corrected for the germination of the lot you bought.
- Germination CalculatorTest 100 seeds from the bag before sowing and see whether the lot is fit to sow.
- Seed Variety FinderFilter every Coriander (Dhania) variety on this site by state, season, duration and soil.
- Fertilizer CalculatorTurn the NPK recommendation for Coriander (Dhania) into bags of urea, DAP and MOP for your field size.
- Crop CalendarMonth-by-month sowing, weeding, irrigation and harvest dates for Coriander (Dhania) in your state.
- Crop Profit CalculatorPut your seed, labour and input costs against the yield you expect from this variety.
- Mandi Price CheckerToday's Coriander (Dhania) rate in your nearest mandi, before you fix a price with a trader.
Subsidy and government support
Schemes that help with the cost of Coriander (Dhania) seed or planting material. Rules and the application route are on each scheme page.
Frequently asked questions
When should RCr-41 coriander be sown?
August-September for rainfed cultivation, per an agronomy page, harvested January-February.
How fast does RCr-41 flower?
Among the fastest in a comparative trial — 50% flowering at 42.67 days.
What yield does RCr-41 give?
About 12 q/ha on one agronomy page and 20.59 q/ha in a Uttar Pradesh trial. Budget on 12 q/ha and treat the higher figure as a best case.
What weather does RCr-41 need?
Dry, cool, frost-free weather, especially during flowering and fruiting.
Who developed RCr-41 and when?
The breeding institute, parentage and release year are not published.
How long does RCr-41 take: 110–120 days or 130–140 days?
The summary above lists 110–120 days, and one agronomy page gives 130–140 days. Plan on 130–140 days. Early flowering (50% flowering at 42.67 days) does not mean an early harvest: even the shorter listed figure is 110 days.
Can I sow RCr-41 on rainfed land in Rajasthan?
One agronomy page gives August–September sowing for rainfed cultivation and January–February harvest, with dry, cool, frost-free weather needed at flowering and fruiting. That sowing window comes from a single page, so confirm the date for your district with your KVK before you sow.
Is RCr-41 better than RCr-436?
It depends on what you need. RCr-436 takes 90–100 days, is resistant to root rot and root-knot nematodes and suits heavy soils with limited moisture. RCr-41 takes longer (110–120 days shown above, 130–140 on an agronomy page) but flowers early and is widely grown in Rajasthan.
RCr-41 or RCr-684 in Rajasthan?
RCr-684 if stem gall is common near you: it is described as resistant, with less powdery mildew, and runs 110–120 days. RCr-41 if stem gall is not your problem and you like a coriander that flowers early, with 130–140 days to plan on. RCr-41 has no stem gall rating, so check your own field history before you choose.
Is there local advice available for RCr-41?
Yes, more than for most coriander varieties here. RCr-41 has been tested at ICAR-NRCSS Ajmer and at SKN College of Agriculture, Jobner, and is widely grown in Rajasthan. Ask them or your KVK for sowing date and spacing for your district. The breeding institute, parentage and release year are not published.
Sourced from: Comparative superiority of coriander variety NRCSS ACr-1 for yield and stem gall disease tolerance — Indian Journal of Horticulture 73(3), 2016 (ICAR-NRCSS, Ajmer). editorial policy.