GG-20
A Gujarat semi-spreading bold-seeded variety that became the backbone of the Saurashtra groundnut belt. Not yet individually researched for a detail page.
Quick facts
- Crop
- Groundnut (Peanut)
- Type
- Open-pollinated
- Season
- Kharif
- Maturity period
- 110–120 days
- Expected yield
- 20–25 q/ha (pods)
- Suitable soil
- Sandy / light soil
- Release
- Released 1992 · Junagadh Agricultural University, Gujarat
About this variety
GG-20, released in 1992 by Junagadh Agricultural University, is a semi-spreading Virginia bunch groundnut that became the most widely grown local variety of Gujarat's Saurashtra region, valued for stable pod yield across a wide range of soil and rainfall conditions and 50.7% oil content.
Key characteristics
Yield & maturity
Maturity period
110–120 days
Expected yield
20–25 q/ha (pods)
Actual yield depends on sowing time, soil, irrigation, weather, seed quality and crop management.
Pest & disease considerations
Advantages & considerations
Things to consider
- Sourced pod yield (1,960 kg/ha ≈ 19.6 q/ha) and kernel yield (1,439 kg/ha) sit just under this record's existing 20–25 q/ha yieldPotential band — close enough to be treated as consistent, not a real conflict.
- GG-20 has since been used as a breeding parent (crossed with JVB HPS 2 to produce the large-seeded Virginia variety GG HPS-2) — a sign of its standing in Gujarat groundnut breeding, though that offspring's own figures are not carried into this record.
- No source found this phase that contradicts this record's existing 'Field-tolerant of tikka leaf spot; moderate rust tolerance' diseaseResistance rating or its Gujarat-only states field — both look accurate for a Saurashtra-bred local variety.
Suitable regions
States this variety is recommended for — check locally, since a state can have more than one recommended zone.
- Gujarat
Frequently asked questions
When and where was GG-20 released?
Released in 1992 by Junagadh Agricultural University, Gujarat.
Why is GG-20 so widely grown in Saurashtra?
It offers stable pod yield across a wide range of soil and rainfall conditions, making it a reliable choice for the region's variable rainfed farming.
What is the oil content of GG-20?
50.7%, a strong figure for an oilseed groundnut variety.
Has GG-20 been used in developing newer varieties?
Yes — it was crossed with JVB HPS 2 to develop GG HPS-2, a large-seeded Virginia bunch variety.
What type of groundnut plant is GG-20?
A semi-spreading Virginia bunch type, bred for adaptability across varied Saurashtra soils and rainfall.