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Methi (Fenugreek)RabiOpen-pollinatedUpdated 1 September 2026

Pusa Early Bunching

From ICAR-IARI, New Delhi — a quick-growing, dual-purpose variety with upright shoots and bold seed, the shortest-duration named fenugreek variety and a popular choice where leaf cutting for market is the main aim.

SeasonRabi
Maturity period100–125 days
Expected yieldMedium (leaf-focused)
Suitable soilLoam

Quick facts

Crop
Methi (Fenugreek)
Type
Open-pollinated
Season
Rabi
Maturity period
100–125 days
Seed rate
20–25 kg/ha for a seed crop; higher for a dense leaf crop, soaked 6–8 hours before sowing
Expected yield
Medium (leaf-focused)
Suitable soil
Loam
Release
ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi

About this variety

Pusa Early Bunching was developed by ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, as a quick-growing, dual-purpose fenugreek variety with upright shoots and bold seed, maturing in just 100 to 125 days — the shortest duration among the named varieties covered on this site. Its upright growth habit and quick turnaround make it a natural fit for growers targeting the fresh-leaf market with repeated cuttings, though as with any dual-purpose fenugreek, heavy leaf cutting comes at the cost of final seed yield if seed is also wanted from the same planting.

Key characteristics

    Plant typeOpen-pollinated
    Maturity100–125 days
    Yield potentialMedium (leaf-focused)
    Disease resistanceNot specifically documented
    SoilLoam
    SeasonRabi

Sowing & cultivation

  • Sowing timeOctober–November
  • Seed rate20–25 kg/ha for a seed crop; higher for a dense leaf crop, soaked 6–8 hours before sowing
  • Spacing~30 cm between rows

Soil & climate

Soil

Suitable soil
Well-drained loam

Yield & maturity

Maturity period

100–125 days

Expected yield

Medium (leaf-focused)

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

  • The shortest duration of any named fenugreek variety here, giving the fastest turnaround for a leaf-market crop.
  • Upright shoot habit and bold seed make it well suited to bunching for fresh-leaf sale.

Things to consider

  • No specific disease-resistance trait is documented — treat it with the same standard root-rot precautions (recommended seed rate, light irrigation, good drainage) as any unrated variety.
  • If seed yield matters as much as leaf, keep leaf cutting light, since it is not bred with a specific high-seed-yield trait.

Suitable regions

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

  • Delhi
  • Uttar Pradesh
  • Punjab

Sourced from: Fenugreek: Cultivate these varieties — variety review. editorial policy.