Kashi Hans
An ICAR-IIVR (Varanasi) radish notified in 2006 for Uttar Pradesh, with straight, tapered roots of 22–27 cm, soft smooth leaves, tolerance to pithiness and a quick 40–45 days to harvest.
Quick facts
- Crop
- Radish (Mooli)
- Type
- Open-pollinated
- Season
- Rabi
- Maturity period
- 40–45 days
- Expected yield
- 430–450 q/ha
- Suitable soil
- Loam
- Disease resistance
- Tolerant to pithiness
- Release
- Notified in 2006 by SVRC-UP (S.O. 597(E), 25 April 2006); developed at ICAR-IIVR, Varanasi
Actual yield depends on sowing time, soil, irrigation, weather, seed quality and crop management.
About this variety
Kashi Hans is a radish from ICAR-IIVR, Varanasi, notified in 2006 by the Uttar Pradesh state variety release committee (gazette S.O. 597(E), 25 April 2006). IIVR lists straight, tapered roots 22–27 cm long and 3.5–4.2 cm across, soft and smooth leaves, tolerance to pithiness, harvest in 40–45 days and a yield of 430–450 q/ha. It is recommended for Uttar Pradesh. It is open-pollinated, so you can save your own seed.
Should you pick this variety?
Choose Kashi Hans if you farm in Uttar Pradesh and want a quick radish with a published figure you can check. IIVR lists 40–45 days, 430–450 q/ha, straight tapered roots of 22–27 cm, soft smooth leaves and tolerance to pithiness. It was notified in 2006 for Uttar Pradesh. IIVR lists tolerance to pithiness, not to heat, so do not sow it in peak summer. Choose Pusa Chetki for warm months, Japanese White for a mild winter daikon, Pusa Desi for a pungent traditional mooli.
Sowing & cultivation
- Sowing timeIIVR gives no window for this variety; its general radish guidance is September–November (rabi) and February–May (summer)
Advantages & considerations
Why farmers may choose it
- Quick, 40–45 days to harvest
- Straight, tapered roots of 22–27 cm with soft, smooth leaves
- Tolerant to pithiness; a published yield of 430–450 q/ha
Things to consider
- IIVR lists tolerance to pithiness, not to heat, so do not treat it as a summer-proof variety
- Needs a deep, stone-free seedbed and only well-rotted manure for straight roots
Suitable regions
States this variety is recommended for — check locally, since a state can have more than one recommended zone.
- Uttar Pradesh
Pithiness tolerance buys time, not heat cover
IIVR lists Kashi Hans as tolerant to pithiness, ready in 40–45 days, with a 430–450 q/ha yield figure. It does not list heat tolerance.
So treat it as a variety for the seasons IIVR gives for radish in general, September to November and February to May, and avoid sowing it into the hottest weeks. In heat, pick a variety listed for heat, such as Pusa Chetki.
Where pithiness tolerance helps is the pulling date. Roots that stay solid a little longer give you more room to pick on the day your buyer wants them, within about 40–45 days from sowing.
Can you keep your own planting material?
This is an open-pollinated variety, so seed from a healthy crop of your own can be sown again. Keep seed only from disease-free plants, dry it properly, store it cool and dry, and bring in fresh certified seed every three to four years so the variety does not drift.
How it compares with other varieties
Every Radish (Mooli) variety with a page on this site, side by side. The row for this page is highlighted.
| Variety | Best for | Maturity | Yield | States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arka Nishant | Forgiving harvest window, resists pithiness and bolting | 50–55 days | 25–40 t/ha | Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra |
| Japanese White | Mild white daikon for the main winter market | 60–65 days | 30–35 t/ha | Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, West Bengal |
| Kashi Hansthis page | Quick 40–45 day radish for Uttar Pradesh, tolerant of pithiness | 40–45 days | 430–450 q/ha | Uttar Pradesh |
| Pusa Chetki | Heat-tolerant warm-season white radish | 40–45 days | 25 t/ha | Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Karnataka |
| Pusa Desi | Sharp traditional mooli with leafy tops for saag | 50–55 days | 25–30 t/ha | Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Punjab, Haryana |
| Pusa Himani | Sweet, mild European radish for hills and cold plains | About 55 days | 30–35 t/ha | Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Jammu & Kashmir |
| Pusa Mridula | Small red salad radish, ready in about 25 days | About 25 days | 130 q/ha | Delhi (NCR) |
Tools for this crop
The numbers you need next: how much seed to buy, whether the lot germinates, what the fertilizer bill looks like and what Radish (Mooli) is selling for.
- Seed Rate CalculatorHow much seed your Radish (Mooli) plot needs, corrected for the germination of the lot you bought.
- Germination CalculatorTest 100 seeds from the bag before sowing and see whether the lot is fit to sow.
- Seed Variety FinderFilter every Radish (Mooli) variety on this site by state, season, duration and soil.
- Fertilizer CalculatorTurn the NPK recommendation for Radish (Mooli) into bags of urea, DAP and MOP for your field size.
- Crop CalendarMonth-by-month sowing, weeding, irrigation and harvest dates for Radish (Mooli) in your state.
- Crop Profit CalculatorPut your seed, labour and input costs against the yield you expect from this variety.
- Mandi Price CheckerToday's Radish (Mooli) rate in your nearest mandi, before you fix a price with a trader.
Subsidy and government support
Schemes that help with the cost of Radish (Mooli) seed or planting material. Rules and the application route are on each scheme page.
Frequently asked questions
Is Kashi Hans a heat-tolerant radish?
IIVR's listing for Kashi Hans gives tolerance to pithiness, not to heat. For hot weather, Pusa Chetki is the NHB-listed heat-tolerant choice, and IIVR's own heat option is the hybrid Kashi Rituraj, notified in 2024 and tolerant to 40–43 °C.
Which states is it meant for?
IIVR recommends it for Uttar Pradesh, notified in 2006 by the state release committee. We could not find an official recommendation for Bihar, Jharkhand or West Bengal, so try a small strip there first.
Is 430–450 q/ha realistic?
It is IIVR's published figure, the highest on this list. Most farm yields fall below trial yields, so plan on less and make sure you can sell the whole lot in the short harvest window.
How big is the root?
IIVR lists 22–27 cm long and 3.5–4.2 cm across, straight and tapered. A deep, stone-free seedbed and only well-rotted manure help the roots stay straight.
Can I save Kashi Hans seed?
Yes, it is open-pollinated. Let only the straightest, healthiest roots go to seed, and keep them away from other radish so the flowers do not cross.
Sourced from: ICAR-IIVR — Radish varieties and cultivation details. editorial policy.