TAG 24
A Spanish bunch type suited to both kharif and irrigated summer sowing on light, well-drained soil.
Quick facts
- Crop
- Groundnut (Peanut)
- Type
- Open-pollinated
- Season
- Kharif
- Maturity period
- 105–110 days
- Expected yield
- 20–25 q/ha (pods)
- Suitable soil
- Sandy / light soil
- Release
- Released 1992 · bred at BARC, Trombay, from the cross TGS 2 × TGE 1
About this variety
TAG 24 is a Spanish-bunch, semi-dwarf groundnut variety bred at the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Trombay, from the cross TGS 2 × TGE 1, and released in 1992. Its early maturity and high harvest index made it the most widely grown of BARC’s Trombay Groundnut (TG) releases, and it remains one of India’s most familiar groundnut varieties decades later, valued for confectionery-grade kernels as well as oil.
Key characteristics
Yield & maturity
Maturity period
105–110 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
Major diseases
Advantages & considerations
Why farmers may choose it
- Semi-dwarf, early-maturing habit with a high harvest index — more of the plant’s growth goes into pods rather than vegetative bulk
- The most widely grown Trombay Groundnut release, sold across Maharashtra, Odisha, Karnataka, Rajasthan and West Bengal
- Kernels suit the confectionery trade as well as crushing for oil
Things to consider
- An older release (1992) — some newer BARC and DGR groundnut varieties have out-yielded it in multi-location trials since, so it’s worth checking current district-level recommendations rather than assuming TAG 24 is still the top performer
Suitable regions
States this variety is recommended for — check locally, since a state can have more than one recommended zone.
- Gujarat
- Maharashtra
- Andhra Pradesh
Frequently asked questions
Where was TAG 24 bred?
At the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Trombay — a Department of Atomic Energy institute, not one of the ICAR groundnut centres — from the cross TGS 2 × TGE 1, released in 1992.
Is TAG 24 grown mainly for oil or for table use?
Both — it’s a confectionery-grade Spanish-bunch variety, so kernels can go to the table/snack trade as well as to the crushing mill, unlike varieties bred purely for oil content.
Sourced from: Evolution of Trombay Groundnut (TG) Varieties — Agrocrops. editorial policy.