Girnar-5 (high oleic)
Girnar-4's sibling high-oleic release from ICAR-DGR Junagadh, on the same rancidity-resistant oil, recommended across five states.
Quick facts
- Type
- Open-pollinated
- Season
- Kharif
- Maturity period
- 115–120 days
- Seed rate
- At about 41 g per 100 kernels this sits just below Girnar 4. The guide's rates are 120–125 kg of kernels per hectare for ordinary seed and about 175 kg/ha for bold seed, so weigh your own lot before ordering
- Expected yield
- 23–35 q/ha (pods)
- Suitable soil
- Sandy / light soil
- Disease resistance
- Comparable to standard checks; grown for kernel quality, not disease escape
- Release
- Identified for release in 2019 · ICAR-Directorate of Groundnut Research, Junagadh, with ICRISAT (the formal state-level notification year is not confirmed)
Actual yield depends on sowing time, soil, irrigation, weather, seed quality and crop management.
About this variety
Girnar-5, bred from the genotype ICGV 15090 by ICAR-Directorate of Groundnut Research (DGR), Junagadh in collaboration with ICRISAT, is the sibling of Girnar-4 and one of India's first two indigenous high-oleic groundnut varieties (identified 2019) — its oil carries roughly 79–81% oleic acid, giving it a much longer shelf-life against rancidity. Its 100-seed mass runs around 41 g, slightly lighter than Girnar-4's.
Should you pick this variety?
Pick Girnar-5 for the same reason as Girnar-4: a buyer paying for high-oleic kernels whose oil resists rancidity, at about 79–81% oleic acid. ICAR-DGR Junagadh bred it with ICRISAT from genotype ICGV 15090, identified in 2019, and it is recommended in Gujarat, Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, giving 23–35 q/ha of pods in 115–120 days. Its kernel is slightly lighter than Girnar-4's, about 41 g per 100 seeds, and its trial yield range ran marginally lower at the same sites — a small sibling difference, not a different crop. Without a high-oleic contract, a standard variety will pay you more.
Sowing & cultivation
- Seed rateAt about 41 g per 100 kernels this sits just below Girnar 4. The guide's rates are 120–125 kg of kernels per hectare for ordinary seed and about 175 kg/ha for bold seed, so weigh your own lot before ordering
- Spacing30 x 10 cm, or 15 x 15 cm in bud-necrosis areas
- Sowing methodDibble at 4 cm depth along with the fertiliser, after treating the seed with a biocontrol agent or a fungicide — not both
- FertilizerNPK on soil test plus 400 kg/ha gypsum applied between the 40th and 70th day, hoed in and followed by earthing up (TNAU)
Advantages & considerations
Things to consider
- Multi-location trials gave 2,309–4,222 kg/ha (about 23–42 q/ha across 5 sites), similar to Girnar-4. The 23–35 q/ha shown above is a cautious range within that spread, not its top.
- Girnar-5's own sourced yield range (2,309–4,222 kg/ha) runs marginally lower than Girnar-4's (2,321–4,462 kg/ha) at the same trial sites — a small but real difference between the two.
Suitable regions
States this variety is recommended for — check locally, since a state can have more than one recommended zone.
- Gujarat
- Rajasthan
- Andhra Pradesh
- Karnataka
- Tamil Nadu
Keeping your own seed of a high-oleic variety
Girnar-5 is the sibling high-oleic release to Girnar-4, and most farmers reach it for a practical reason: certified seed of one or the other is short in a given season. Both are open-pollinated, so once you have a certified lot you can carry the variety forward yourself.
Groundnut seed needs care, though, because the kernel is oily and loses germination fast. Set aside a block of the healthiest crop for seed rather than picking from the sale heap, dry the pods properly, and store them unshelled in a cool, dry place — shell only a few days before sowing. Test germination on a hundred kernels before you decide the seed rate. And keep the seed lot labelled and separate: the whole value of a high-oleic variety is knowing which lot is which, and a mixed seed store ends that in one season.
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 Groundnut (Peanut) variety with a page on this site, side by side. The row for this page is highlighted.
| Variety | Best for | Maturity | Yield | States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GG-20 | Saurashtra's steady rainfed groundnut with bold, oil-rich kernels | 110–120 days | 20–25 q/ha (pods) | Gujarat |
| Girnar-4 (high oleic) | High-oleic kernels for a confectionery or export buyer | 115–120 days | 23–35 q/ha (pods) | Gujarat, Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu |
| Girnar-5 (high oleic)this page | The second high-oleic option, when Girnar-4 seed is short | 115–120 days | 23–35 q/ha (pods) | Gujarat, Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu |
| ICGV 91114 | Low, erratic rainfall land where a dry spell hits mid-season | 100–105 days | 22–26 q/ha (pods) | Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh |
| Kadiri Lepakshi (K-1812) | The highest pod yield here, for the southern peninsula | 110–115 days | 35–40 q/ha (pods) | Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Maharashtra |
| TAG 24 | Confectionery-grade kernels from a short, compact plant | 105–110 days | 20–25 q/ha (pods) | Gujarat, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh |
| TG 37A | A better-shelling TAG 24 with collar-rot tolerance and seed dormancy | 110–115 days | 22–28 q/ha (pods) | Gujarat, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu |
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 Groundnut (Peanut) is selling for.
- Seed Rate CalculatorHow much seed your Groundnut (Peanut) 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 Groundnut (Peanut) variety on this site by state, season, duration and soil.
- Fertilizer CalculatorTurn the NPK recommendation for Groundnut (Peanut) into bags of urea, DAP and MOP for your field size.
- Crop CalendarMonth-by-month sowing, weeding, irrigation and harvest dates for Groundnut (Peanut) in your state.
- Crop Profit CalculatorPut your seed, labour and input costs against the yield you expect from this variety.
- Mandi Price CheckerToday's Groundnut (Peanut) rate in your nearest mandi, before you fix a price with a trader.
Subsidy and government support
Schemes that help with the cost of Groundnut (Peanut) seed or planting material. Rules and the application route are on each scheme page.
Frequently asked questions
What makes Girnar-5 a "high oleic" variety?
Its oil is roughly 79–81% oleic acid, nearly double the 40–50% found in ordinary groundnut, resisting rancidity much longer.
What is Girnar-5's parentage/genotype?
It is bred from the genotype ICGV 15090 by ICAR-DGR Junagadh in collaboration with ICRISAT.
How does Girnar-5 differ from its sibling Girnar-4?
Girnar-5 comes from a different parent genotype (ICGV 15090 vs ICGV 15083 for Girnar-4), has a slightly smaller 100-seed mass (~41 g vs ~43 g), and a marginally lower yield range in sourced multi-location trials — otherwise very similar.
Which states is Girnar-5 officially recommended for?
Five major groundnut-growing states: Gujarat, Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.
Is Girnar-5 disease-resistant?
It is grown for kernel and oil quality rather than for disease escape, and is comparable to standard checks.
Is Girnar-5 worth growing if Girnar-4 is available?
Either works. The difference is small: Girnar-5's kernel is about 41 g per 100 seeds against Girnar-4's 43 g, and its trial range ran slightly lower. Take the one your dealer actually has in certified seed rather than waiting for the other.
Does high-oleic oil change how I store the crop?
The oil itself resists rancidity longer, which helps the processor more than the farm. Your job is unchanged: dry the pods properly, keep them away from damp and mould, and store unshelled, because aflatoxin and mould spoil a high-value lot just as fast as any other.
Can I grow Girnar-5 in Tamil Nadu or Karnataka?
Yes, both are in its official recommendation along with Gujarat, Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh. That five-state spread is wider than most groundnut releases get, so seed availability, not suitability, is usually the limiting factor.
What spacing should I use for Girnar-5?
30 x 10 cm as a rule, but 15 x 15 cm where bud necrosis is a problem. The closer square spacing puts more plants in, so the thrips that carry bud necrosis find a less attractive, denser canopy and a few lost plants matter less.
How long does Girnar-5 take, and what does it yield?
115–120 days for 23–35 q/ha of pods, the same figures as Girnar-4. The two are siblings, so choose on which seed you can actually get hold of, and on what your buyer will pay for high-oleic kernels.
Sourced from: Crop Production Guide (Agriculture), TNAU and Department of Agriculture, Tamil Nadu: groundnut seed rate, spacing, sowing depth, seed treatment and gypsum. editorial policy.