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

RLC 153

An IGKV, Raipur release for Chhattisgarh, bred for the state's rice-fallow and utera situations. Treat its exact duration, yield and disease figures as not independently confirmed for this record — its fit is the eastern relay system it was developed for.

SeasonRabi
Maturity period120–135 days
Expected yieldMedium to high in Chhattisgarh conditions, bred for rice-fallow land
Suitable soilClay / black soil

Quick facts

Crop
Linseed (Flaxseed / Alsi)
Type
Open-pollinated
Season
Rabi
Maturity period
120–135 days
Seed rate
35–40 kg/ha for broadcast and rice-fallow (utera/paira) sowing — the main system for this variety; 25–30 kg/ha if line-sown
Expected yield
Medium to high in Chhattisgarh conditions, bred for rice-fallow land
Suitable soil
Clay / black soil
Release
IGKV, Raipur (Raipur linseed series); developed for Chhattisgarh rice-fallow land; specific figures not independently confirmed for this record

About this variety

RLC 153 is a linseed variety from Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya (IGKV), Raipur — the "RLC" prefix marks the Raipur linseed series — developed for Chhattisgarh, where a large share of the linseed crop is grown as a rice-fallow relay (utera or paira) broadcast into standing paddy. Its intended fit is that low-input relay system: sown with the residual moisture of a rice field, with only a small basal fertiliser dose, and carrying enough wilt tolerance to hold up on land cropped repeatedly to rice and then linseed. This record does not restate precise duration, yield-trial or disease-rating figures for RLC 153, because those were not confirmed against a single primary IGKV source; it is presented as a state-recommended Chhattisgarh variety in cultivation for rice-fallow land. Confirm the current recommendation with IGKV or your local KVK before planting at scale.

Key characteristics

    Plant typeOpen-pollinated
    Maturity120–135 days
    Yield potentialMedium to high in Chhattisgarh conditions, bred for rice-fallow land
    Disease resistanceBred with wilt tolerance for rice-fallow land; confirm the current rating locally
    SoilClay / black soil
    SeasonRabi

Sowing & cultivation

  • Sowing timeLate September to October, broadcast into standing near-mature paddy for a utera/paira crop; mid-October to mid-November if line-sown
  • Seed rate35–40 kg/ha for broadcast and rice-fallow (utera/paira) sowing — the main system for this variety; 25–30 kg/ha if line-sown
  • FertilizerUtera crop: a low basal dose only (about 10–20 kg N, 20 kg P2O5, 10 kg K2O per hectare) broadcast with or just before the seed. Line-sown rainfed: about 30–40 kg N and 20 kg P2O5 per hectare basal
  • HarvestingHarvest when the capsules are brown, dry and rattle but still closed; cure in a stack, then thresh gently.

Yield & maturity

Maturity period

120–135 days

Expected yield

Medium to high in Chhattisgarh conditions, bred for rice-fallow land

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

Pest & disease considerations

Advantages & considerations

Why farmers may choose it

  • Bred specifically for Chhattisgarh's rice-fallow (utera/paira) system, which is how most linseed there is grown
  • Wilt tolerance is built in for land cropped repeatedly to rice and then linseed

Things to consider

  • This record does not carry verified duration, yield or disease figures for RLC 153 — confirm the current recommendation with IGKV, Raipur or your local KVK
  • It is bred for the rice-fallow relay system; outside Chhattisgarh, a variety recommended for your own zone is the safer choice

Suitable regions

An IGKV, Raipur release developed for Chhattisgarh's rice-fallow and utera situations; exact duration, yield and disease figures are not independently confirmed for this record.

  • Chhattisgarh

Frequently asked questions

What is RLC 153 bred for?

Chhattisgarh's rice-fallow (utera/paira) system, where linseed is broadcast into standing near-mature paddy and grows on the residual moisture with only a small basal fertiliser dose. It carries wilt tolerance for land cropped repeatedly to rice and then linseed.

Can RLC 153 be line-sown as a normal crop?

Yes — it can be line-sown at 25–30 kg/ha in mid-October to mid-November, but it was developed for the rice-fallow relay system, so that is where it is best proven. Confirm with IGKV or your KVK for line-sown recommendations.

Sourced from: ICAR — AICRP on Linseed (varieties released), Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur. editorial policy.