SiA 326
A drought-tolerant variety recommended across five states from the south to the Himalayan foothills, and used as a breeding parent тАФ a good choice where the growing spell is short and uncertain.
Quick facts
- Type
- Open-pollinated
- Season
- Kharif
- Maturity period
- ~80тАУ90 days
- Expected yield
- Dependable rainfed yield; drought-tolerant
- Suitable soil
- Light, marginal, drought-prone soils
- Release
- Recommended across Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand
About this variety
SiA 326 is a drought-tolerant foxtail millet variety recommended across Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand. Its drought tolerance makes it a particularly good fit where the growing spell is short and the rainfall uncertain тАФ the core situation foxtail millet is grown in. It has also been used as a breeding parent (for example in the TNAU line Co-5 ├Ч SiA 326), a sign of its value as a well-adapted, reliable type. As with the other varieties, a thin, even stand and early weeding matter more than inputs.
Key characteristics
Yield & maturity
Maturity period
~80тАУ90 days
Expected yield
Dependable rainfed yield; drought-tolerant
Actual yield depends on sowing time, soil, irrigation, weather, seed quality and crop management.
Pest & disease considerations
Major diseases
- Drought-tolerant; good field tolerance
Advantages & considerations
Why farmers may choose it
- Drought-tolerant тАФ well-suited to short, uncertain rainfed windows.
- Wide adaptation from the southern plateau to the Himalayan foothills.
- Proven value as a breeding parent.
Things to consider
- A dependable drought-tolerant type rather than a maximum-yield variety; where water is assured, a nitrogen-responsive variety may out-yield it.
Suitable regions
States this variety is recommended for тАФ check locally, since a state can have more than one recommended zone.
- Andhra Pradesh
- Telangana
- Karnataka
- Uttar Pradesh
- Uttarakhand