RMO-225
A Rajasthan recommended moth bean variety maturing in about 61тАУ64 days, grown as a standard early, drought-hardy rainfed type across the arid belt alongside RMO-40.
Quick facts
- Type
- Open-pollinated
- Season
- Kharif
- Maturity period
- ~61тАУ64 days (early)
- Expected yield
- Dependable rainfed yield; drought-hardy
- Suitable soil
- Light, sandy arid soils
- Release
- Rajasthan recommended early moth bean variety
About this variety
RMO-225 is a Rajasthan recommended moth bean variety maturing early in about 61тАУ64 days. It sits alongside RMO-40 as a standard early, drought-hardy rainfed type for the arid belt, and appears on the state recommended-variety list. Like all moth bean it is sown thin, grown rainfed, and benefits from yellow-mosaic management through whitefly control.
Key characteristics
Yield & maturity
Maturity period
~61тАУ64 days (early)
Expected yield
Dependable rainfed yield; drought-hardy
Actual yield depends on sowing time, soil, irrigation, weather, seed quality and crop management.
Pest & disease considerations
Major diseases
- Drought-hardy; good field tolerance
Advantages & considerations
Why farmers may choose it
- Early (~61тАУ64 days) and drought-hardy.
- A standard, dependable Rajasthan arid-tract option.
Things to consider
- Protect against yellow mosaic virus with early whitefly control, as with all moth bean.
Suitable regions
States this variety is recommended for тАФ check locally, since a state can have more than one recommended zone.
- Rajasthan
- Gujarat
- Haryana