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Methi (Fenugreek)RabiOpen-pollinatedUpdated 1 September 2026

Hisar Suvarna

From CCS Haryana Agricultural University — a dual-purpose leaf-and-seed variety with a rare combination of resistances: powdery mildew resistant and moderately resistant to downy mildew as well.

SeasonRabi
Maturity periodMedium
Expected yieldMedium–high
Suitable soilLoam

Quick facts

Crop
Methi (Fenugreek)
Type
Open-pollinated
Season
Rabi
Maturity period
Medium
Seed rate
20–25 kg/ha, soaked 6–8 hours before sowing
Expected yield
Medium–high
Suitable soil
Loam
Release
CCS Haryana Agricultural University, pure-line selection from local germplasm

About this variety

Hisar Suvarna was developed by CCS Haryana Agricultural University through pure-line selection from local germplasm, and is recommended as a dual-purpose variety suited to Haryana, Rajasthan and Gujarat. Its standout feature among the fenugreek varieties covered here is disease resistance breadth: it is resistant to powdery mildew and moderately resistant to downy mildew as well, a combination not documented for most other named varieties, which typically carry at most one of these traits or neither. For a grower on a field where either mildew has been a recurring problem, Hisar Suvarna is a strong first choice — root rot resistance is not documented for it, so on a field with a root rot history, pairing variety choice with the standard seed-rate and irrigation precautions still matters.

Key characteristics

    Plant typeOpen-pollinated
    MaturityMedium
    Yield potentialMedium–high
    Disease resistanceResistant to powdery mildew; moderately resistant to downy mildew
    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

Medium

Expected yield

Medium–high

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 rare combination of resistance to both powdery mildew and downy mildew, the crop's two major foliar diseases.
  • Officially recommended across three states (Haryana, Rajasthan, Gujarat), giving it wide regional relevance.

Things to consider

  • Root rot resistance is not documented for this variety — on a field with a root rot history, the standard prevention steps (recommended seed rate, light irrigation, good drainage) still apply regardless of variety choice.

Suitable regions

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

  • Haryana
  • Rajasthan
  • Gujarat

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