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Jeera (Cumin)RabiOpen-pollinatedUpdated 1 September 2026

GC-5 (Gujarat Cumin-5)

A short-duration, wilt-resistant Gujarat release that reaches maturity well before other cumin varieties, cutting the crop's exposure to late-season heat and disease pressure.

SeasonRabi
Maturity period~92 days
Expected yieldAbout 38% higher than GC-2
Suitable soilSandy / light soil

Quick facts

Crop
Jeera (Cumin)
Type
Open-pollinated
Season
Rabi
Maturity period
~92 days
Seed rate
10–12 kg/ha for line sowing
Expected yield
About 38% higher than GC-2
Suitable soil
Sandy / light soil
Release
Gujarat Agricultural University

About this variety

GC-5 is a short-duration cumin release from Gujarat, maturing in roughly 92 days — noticeably faster than the 105–110 days typical of GC-1 and GC-4 — while carrying resistance to Fusarium wilt. Reports describe its yield as about 38% higher than the older GC-2 release, and its short duration is a genuine agronomic advantage in its own right: a crop that reaches maturity faster spends less time exposed to the humid, cloudy spells that trigger Alternaria blight and powdery mildew, and finishes before late-season heat can affect grain fill.

Key characteristics

    Plant typeOpen-pollinated
    Maturity~92 days
    Yield potentialAbout 38% higher than GC-2
    Disease resistanceResistant to Fusarium wilt
    SoilSandy / light soil
    SeasonRabi

Sowing & cultivation

  • Sowing timeMid-November to early December
  • Seed rate10–12 kg/ha for line sowing
  • Spacing30 cm between rows

Soil & climate

Soil

Suitable soil
Well-drained sandy loam

Yield & maturity

Maturity period

~92 days

Expected yield

About 38% higher than GC-2

Actual yield depends on sowing time, soil, irrigation, weather, seed quality and crop management.

Pest & disease considerations

Advantages & considerations

Why farmers may choose it

  • The shortest duration of the commonly grown Gujarat releases, cutting exposure time to blight, mildew and late-season heat.
  • Reported yield gain of about 38% over GC-2 makes it a strong choice where a fast turnaround matters.

Things to consider

  • Its yield and disease-tolerance breadth are reported mainly relative to GC-2 rather than against GC-4 — compare local trial results before choosing between the two.

Suitable regions

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

  • Gujarat

Sourced from: CUMIN VARIETIES — variety release records. editorial policy.