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Groundnut (Peanut)KharifOpen-pollinatedUpdated 15 August 2026

Kadiri Lepakshi (K-1812)

An Andhra Pradesh (Kadiri) release bred for the rainfed conditions of the southern peninsula, officially notified for All India Summer Zone IIIa (Karnataka and Maharashtra). Not yet individually researched for a detail page.

SeasonKharif
Maturity period110–115 days
Expected yield35–40 q/ha (pods)
Suitable soilSandy / light soil

Quick facts

Crop
Groundnut (Peanut)
Type
Open-pollinated
Season
Kharif
Maturity period
110–115 days
Expected yield
35–40 q/ha (pods)
Suitable soil
Sandy / light soil
Release
Released 2020 · Agricultural Research Station, ANGRAU, Kadiri, Andhra Pradesh

About this variety

Kadiri Lepakshi (K-1812), released in 2020, is a Spanish bunch groundnut developed at the Agricultural Research Station, ANGRAU, Kadiri, by modified pedigree method — reported to out-yield the national check TAG 24 by roughly 30% in dry pod and kernel yield, with field trials showing 13–28% gains over farmer practice.

Key characteristics

    Plant typeOpen-pollinated
    Maturity110–115 days
    Yield potential35–40 q/ha (pods)
    Disease resistanceModerate tolerance of leaf spot and rust
    SoilSandy / light soil
    SeasonKharif

Yield & maturity

Maturity period

110–115 days

Expected yield

35–40 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

  • Corrected 2026-08-15: sourced dry pod yield (3,840 kg/ha ≈ 38.4 q/ha), backed by solid ARS Kadiri (ANGRAU) institute attribution, ran far above this record's old 20–25 q/ha yieldPotential band — yieldPotential corrected to "35–40 q/ha".
  • Corrected 2026-08-15: the variety is officially notified for All India Summer Zone IIIa (Karnataka and Maharashtra), so states was expanded to add Karnataka and Maharashtra. Andhra Pradesh and Telangana are kept because ARS Kadiri's own AP location still supports AP/Telangana as growing and origin states even though the formal summer-zone notification is Karnataka/Maharashtra — a nuance worth keeping in mind when reading the states field.
  • Field trials cited both a rabi 2020-21 season and a kharif 2021-22 season, suggesting the variety may be grown across more than one season depending on region — this record currently lists only kharif; left as-is since the season field was not part of this correction pass.

Suitable regions

States this variety is recommended for — check locally, since a state can have more than one recommended zone.

  • Andhra Pradesh
  • Telangana
  • Karnataka
  • Maharashtra

Frequently asked questions

When and where was Kadiri Lepakshi (K-1812) released?

Released in 2020, developed at the Agricultural Research Station, ANGRAU, Kadiri, Andhra Pradesh.

How much better does Kadiri Lepakshi yield than older checks?

Sourced trial data shows roughly 30% higher dry pod and kernel yield than the national check TAG 24, and 13–28% gains over farmer practice in field trials.

Which official zone is Kadiri Lepakshi notified for?

It is officially notified for All India Summer Zone IIIa (Karnataka and Maharashtra), so this record's states field now includes Karnataka and Maharashtra alongside Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, its ARS Kadiri origin/cultivation states.

What breeding method produced Kadiri Lepakshi?

The modified pedigree method, at ARS Kadiri.

Is Kadiri Lepakshi disease-resistant?

It is described in trade literature as a "multiple resistant" variety, broadly consistent with this record's existing 'Moderate tolerance of leaf spot and rust' rating, though the specific resistance mechanisms were not independently detailed in sources checked this phase.