RZ-209
Identified in 1995 at SKN College of Agriculture, Jobner — Rajasthan's own longer-duration answer to Fusarium wilt, for growers who want wilt tolerance without switching to a Gujarat line.
Quick facts
- Crop
- Jeera (Cumin)
- Type
- Open-pollinated
- Season
- Rabi
- Maturity period
- 140–150 days
- Seed rate
- 10–12 kg/ha for line sowing
- Expected yield
- 6.5 q/ha
- Suitable soil
- Sandy / light soil
- Release
- Identified 1995 · SKN College of Agriculture (Rajasthan Agricultural University), Jobner
About this variety
RZ-209 was developed at SKN College of Agriculture, Jobner, and identified in 1995 as a longer-duration cumin variety with genuine tolerance to Fusarium wilt. At 140–150 days it takes longer to mature than most other released varieties, and its 6.5 q/ha yield sits between the older RZ-19 and the higher-yielding Gujarat lines like GC-4 — but for a Rajasthan grower who wants a wilt-tolerant option bred and tested locally, rather than switching to a Gujarat variety, RZ-209 is the direct alternative.
Key characteristics
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
140–150 days
Expected yield
6.5 q/ha
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
- A Rajasthan-bred and tested wilt-tolerant option for growers who prefer a locally developed variety over a Gujarat release.
Things to consider
- Its 140–150 day duration is the longest among the commonly grown varieties, extending the crop's exposure to late-season weather risk.
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.