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Linseed (Flaxseed / Alsi)RabiOpen-pollinatedUpdated 27 August 2026

JLS 9

A JNKVV, Jabalpur release for Madhya Pradesh, grown as a rainfed and utera crop across the state; a medium-duration line with moderate wilt and rust tolerance. Exact yield and oil figures are not independently confirmed for this record.

SeasonRabi
Maturity period120–130 days
Expected yieldMedium to high in Madhya Pradesh conditions; seed oil about 38–42%
Suitable soilClay / black soil

Quick facts

Crop
Linseed (Flaxseed / Alsi)
Type
Open-pollinated
Season
Rabi
Maturity period
120–130 days
Seed rate
25–30 kg/ha (10–12 kg/acre) for line sowing; 35–40 kg/ha for broadcast and rice-fallow (utera) sowing
Expected yield
Medium to high in Madhya Pradesh conditions; seed oil about 38–42%
Suitable soil
Clay / black soil
Release
JNKVV, Jabalpur (Jabalpur linseed selection series); recommended for Madhya Pradesh; specific release year not independently confirmed for this record

About this variety

JLS 9 is a linseed variety from Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya (JNKVV), Jabalpur — the "JLS" prefix marks the Jabalpur linseed selection series — recommended for Madhya Pradesh, which is India's largest linseed state. It is a medium-duration line, roughly 120–130 days, grown both as a rainfed sole crop on the state's black soils and in rice-fallow (utera) situations. Its wilt and rust reaction is best treated as moderate tolerance rather than full resistance. This record does not restate a precise release year or yield-trial figure for JLS 9, because those were not confirmed against a single primary JNKVV source; it is presented as a state-recommended Madhya Pradesh variety in cultivation. For central India, the JLS series as a whole — including newer numbers such as JLS 73 — is the mainstream local choice.

Key characteristics

    Plant typeOpen-pollinated
    Maturity120–130 days
    Yield potentialMedium to high in Madhya Pradesh conditions; seed oil about 38–42%
    Disease resistanceModerate wilt and rust tolerance
    SoilClay / black soil
    SeasonRabi

Sowing & cultivation

  • Sowing timeMid-October to mid-November as a line crop; late September to October for a utera crop into standing paddy
  • Seed rate25–30 kg/ha (10–12 kg/acre) for line sowing; 35–40 kg/ha for broadcast and rice-fallow (utera) sowing
  • FertilizerRainfed: about 30–40 kg N and 20 kg P2O5 per hectare, all basal. Utera crop: a low basal dose only (about 10–20 kg N, 20 kg P2O5, 10 kg K2O per hectare)
  • HarvestingHarvest at about 120–130 days when the capsules are brown and dry but still closed; cure in a stack, then thresh gently.

Yield & maturity

Maturity period

120–130 days

Expected yield

Medium to high in Madhya Pradesh conditions; seed oil about 38–42%

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

Pest & disease considerations

Advantages & considerations

Why farmers may choose it

  • A state-recommended variety for Madhya Pradesh, India's largest linseed state, suited to both rainfed and utera systems
  • Medium duration, which reduces late-season powdery mildew and bud-fly exposure compared with a long-duration line

Things to consider

  • This record does not carry a verified release year or yield figure for JLS 9 — confirm the current recommendation with your KVK or JNKVV
  • Its wilt and rust reaction is moderate tolerance, not full resistance — early sowing, seed treatment and rotation still matter

Suitable regions

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

  • Madhya Pradesh

Frequently asked questions

What does "JLS" mean in JLS 9?

It marks the Jabalpur linseed selection series of Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya (JNKVV), Jabalpur. JLS 9 is one number in that series; newer numbers such as JLS 73 have followed.

Is JLS 9 suitable for utera (rice-fallow) sowing?

Yes — it is grown both as a rainfed sole crop and as a utera crop broadcast into standing near-mature paddy in Madhya Pradesh. The utera crop gets only a small basal fertiliser dose.

Sourced from: ICAR — AICRP on Linseed (varieties released), JNKVV, Jabalpur. editorial policy.