Sadhana
From Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University (formerly APAU), Guntur — a rainfed release, semi-erect, tolerant of aphid and mite.
Quick facts
- Type
- Open-pollinated
- Season
- Rabi
- Maturity period
- 95–105 days
- Expected yield
- 10–10.3 q/ha (seed)
- Suitable soil
- All soils
- Disease resistance
- No disease rating published; tolerant of aphid and mite (pests)
- Release
- Reported release by Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University (formerly APAU), Guntur, Andhra Pradesh — exact year not found
Actual yield depends on sowing time, soil, irrigation, weather, seed quality and crop management.
About this variety
Sadhana is a coriander release from Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University (formerly APAU), Guntur, Andhra Pradesh. It is a medium-tall, semi-erect plant with bold, oval, straw-coloured seeds. It matures in 95–105 days with a seed yield of about 10–10.3 q/ha, is bred for rainfed cultivation, and is tolerant of aphid and mite pressure, with whitefly tolerance also reported. Two independent variety descriptions give the same duration, yield and Guntur origin.
Should you pick this variety?
Choose Sadhana if you grow coriander for seed on rainfed land in Andhra Pradesh. It is the only variety here from the Guntur university (ANGRAU), it is ready in 95–105 days for 10–10.3 q/ha and it is tolerant of aphids and mites. No disease rating is published, so it is not a stem gall answer. Choose RCr-684 or Hisar Sugandh if stem gall is your worry, but neither lists Andhra Pradesh, so try a small plot first. Choose Gujarat Coriander 2 if you want a little more seed (12–14 q/ha) and can wait up to 115 days.
Sowing & cultivation
Pest & disease considerations
Advantages & considerations
Why farmers may choose it
- Bred for rainfed cultivation, useful where irrigation is limited
- Tolerant of whitefly, aphid and mite pressure, a pest profile few other coriander varieties here carry
- Two separate sources give the same duration (95–105 days), yield (about 10 q/ha) and Guntur origin
Things to consider
- One report claimed Sadhana has an ICAR-AICRP-documented wilt complex resistance and an official CS-4 code. Neither claim could be checked, so neither is shown here.
- No source names a soil for Sadhana, so the soil is left as all soils. Try a small plot on your own soil first.
Suitable regions
States this variety is recommended for — check locally, since a state can have more than one recommended zone.
- Andhra Pradesh
What aphid and mite tolerance does and does not cover
Sadhana is tolerant of aphids and mites, and one source adds whitefly. These are sucking pests. They are different from diseases such as stem gall or powdery mildew, and no source gives Sadhana a rating for any disease.
So the tolerance helps with pest pressure but does not protect the crop from disease. Walk the field every week, look under the leaves and at the stems, and take a sample to your KVK if you see anything unusual.
Tolerant is also not the same as immune. In a heavy attack you may still need to spray, so ask your KVK what is allowed in your area.
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-41 | 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 |
| Sadhanathis page | 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
Which institute released Sadhana coriander?
Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University (formerly APAU), Guntur, Andhra Pradesh — given the same way by two independent variety descriptions.
What pest or disease tolerance does Sadhana have?
Sourced descriptions confirm tolerance to aphid and mite pressure (one source adds whitefly). No source verified disease-specific (e.g. wilt) tolerance.
Can I grow Sadhana outside Andhra Pradesh?
The summary above lists only Andhra Pradesh and no source gives a trial result elsewhere. It is a rabi crop and was bred for rainfed cultivation. Sow a small plot first and compare it with the local variety.
What yield can I plan for on rainfed land with Sadhana?
Both sources give about 10–10.3 q/ha of seed. Plan on 10 q/ha. For a sense of scale, ICAR-NRCSS gives the 2014-15 national average as about 8 q/ha (837 kg/ha) and the potential as 16–20 q/ha.
How does Sadhana compare with RCr-436?
Sadhana takes 95–105 days for 10–10.3 q/ha, and RCr-436 takes 90–100 days for 10–11 q/ha. Sadhana is listed for Andhra Pradesh and is tolerant of aphids and mites. RCr-436 is listed for heavy soils of south Rajasthan and is resistant to root rot and root-knot nematodes.
Is Sadhana resistant to wilt?
That could not be confirmed. One report claimed an ICAR-AICRP-documented wilt complex resistance and an official CS-4 code for Sadhana, but neither claim could be checked, so neither is shown here. No disease rating is published. Its documented tolerance is to aphid and mite pests, so scout for wilt yourself.
Sadhana or Gujarat Coriander 2 in Andhra Pradesh?
Sadhana is the one with a documented Andhra Pradesh origin: ANGRAU Guntur, rainfed, 95–105 days, 10–10.3 q/ha, tolerant of aphid and mite. Gujarat Coriander 2 gives a little more seed, 12–14 q/ha, but needs up to 115 days and is listed for Gujarat and Rajasthan. For rainfed land in Andhra Pradesh, start with Sadhana.
Sourced from: Complete Guide to Coriander Farming — Krishi Jagran, Sadhana — Kisaan Helpline coriander variety profile, 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.