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Methi (Fenugreek)RabiOpen-pollinatedUpdated 1 September 2026

Hisar Sonali

From CCS Haryana Agricultural University, identified 1983 — a bushy, semi-erect variety with bold, attractive yellow seed and one of the higher reported yields among named fenugreek varieties.

SeasonRabi
Maturity period140–150 days
Expected yield~17–20 q/ha (6.8–8 q/acre)
Suitable soilLoam

Quick facts

Crop
Methi (Fenugreek)
Type
Open-pollinated
Season
Rabi
Maturity period
140–150 days
Seed rate
20–25 kg/ha, soaked 6–8 hours before sowing
Expected yield
~17–20 q/ha (6.8–8 q/acre)
Suitable soil
Loam
Release
Identified 1983 · CCS Haryana Agricultural University, pure-line selection from local germplasm

About this variety

Hisar Sonali was developed by CCS Haryana Agricultural University through pure-line selection from local germplasm and identified for release in 1983. It grows as a bushy, semi-erect plant carrying bold, attractive yellow seed weighing 13 to 15 grams per 1,000 seeds — a genuine marketable trait, since seed size and colour affect the price fenugreek fetches. It matures in 140 to 150 days with a reported yield of 6.8 to 8 quintals per acre (roughly 17 to 20 q/ha), among the higher figures reported for a named fenugreek variety, though no specific disease-resistance trait is documented for it, so growers on a disease-prone field should weigh it against RMt-1 or Hisar Suvarna, which do carry documented resistance.

Key characteristics

    Plant typeOpen-pollinated
    Maturity140–150 days
    Yield potential~17–20 q/ha (6.8–8 q/acre)
    Disease resistanceNot specifically documented
    SoilLoam
    SeasonRabi

Sowing & cultivation

  • Sowing timeOctober–November
  • Seed rate20–25 kg/ha, soaked 6–8 hours before sowing
  • Spacing~30 cm between rows

Soil & climate

Soil

Suitable soil
Well-drained loam

Yield & maturity

Maturity period

140–150 days

Expected yield

~17–20 q/ha (6.8–8 q/acre)

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

Pest & disease considerations

Major diseases

  • Not specifically documented

Advantages & considerations

Why farmers may choose it

  • Among the higher reported yields (6.8–8 q/acre) of any named fenugreek variety.
  • Bold, attractive yellow seed (13–15 g/1,000 seeds) that supports a better market price.

Things to consider

  • No specific disease-resistance trait is documented — on a field with a root rot or mildew history, RMt-1 or Hisar Suvarna are the better-documented, more defensive choices.

Suitable regions

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

  • Haryana

Sourced from: Production technology of fenugreek — variety review. editorial policy.