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Jeera (Cumin)RabiOpen-pollinatedUpdated 1 September 2026

RZ-19

Released in 1988 by SKN College of Agriculture, Jobner, through selection from a local collection — a long-standing, widely grown Rajasthan variety, though without the strong wilt tolerance of the newer Gujarat releases.

SeasonRabi
Maturity period120–140 days
Expected yield5–6 q/ha
Suitable soilSandy / light soil

Quick facts

Crop
Jeera (Cumin)
Type
Open-pollinated
Season
Rabi
Maturity period
120–140 days
Seed rate
10–12 kg/ha for line sowing
Expected yield
5–6 q/ha
Suitable soil
Sandy / light soil
Release
Released 1988 · SKN College of Agriculture (Rajasthan Agricultural University), Jobner

About this variety

RZ-19 was developed at SKN College of Agriculture (Rajasthan Agricultural University), Jobner, through selection from a local seed collection and released in 1988. It has been a mainstay variety in Rajasthan's cumin belt for decades, with a longer duration of 120–140 days and a moderate yield of 5–6 q/ha — figures that reflect its status as an established, dependable rather than cutting-edge release. Unlike the newer Gujarat lines bred specifically for Fusarium wilt resistance, RZ-19's disease tolerance is only moderate, so on a field with a known wilt history a grower is better served by a resistant variety such as RZ-209, GC-4 or MC-43.

Key characteristics

    Plant typeOpen-pollinated
    Maturity120–140 days
    Yield potential5–6 q/ha
    Disease resistanceModerate
    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

120–140 days

Expected yield

5–6 q/ha

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

Pest & disease considerations

Major diseases

  • Moderate

Advantages & considerations

Why farmers may choose it

  • A long-proven variety with decades of grower experience across Rajasthan.

Things to consider

  • Only moderate disease tolerance and a longer 120–140 day duration — on a field with any wilt history, a resistant variety like RZ-209 or GC-4 is the safer choice.

Suitable regions

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

  • Rajasthan

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