PDR-14 (Uday)
A red-variegated-seeded variety from ICAR-IIPR, Kanpur, bred with tolerance to bean common mosaic virus. At 125–130 days it is the longest-duration rajma of the lot.
Quick facts
- Type
- Open-pollinated
- Season
- Kharif
- Maturity period
- 125–130 days
- Expected yield
- ~30 q/ha
- Suitable soil
- Loam
- Disease resistance
- Tolerant to Bean Common Mosaic Virus (BCMV)
- Release
- ICAR-IIPR, Kanpur (set up in 1983). The release year for PDR-14 (Uday) itself is not published
Actual yield depends on sowing time, soil, irrigation, weather, seed quality and crop management.
About this variety
PDR-14, popularly named Uday, is a red-variegated-seeded kidney bean linked to ICAR-IIPR (Indian Institute of Pulses Research), Kanpur, set up in 1983. It matures in about 125–130 days after sowing, shows a yield of roughly 30 q/ha, and is tolerant of a bean mosaic virus disease.
Should you pick this variety?
Choose PDR-14 (Uday) if you farm in Uttar Pradesh or Punjab and mosaic virus worries you, and the field can sit for a long season: it is the slowest rajma here, well behind the 82–115 days of every other variety. It is also the only one here that claims tolerance to bean common mosaic virus, and it has a red-variegated seed coat. Be careful with the number: its yield, about 30 q/ha, is about twice what any other rajma variety shows (10–15), so sow a small plot first before you commit the whole field. Choose VL Rajma 125 if you need the field back in 82–85 days, or HUR-137 for 100–110 days.
Sowing & cultivation
Advantages & considerations
Things to consider
- The disease rating above says bean common mosaic virus (BCMV), but some sources write BSMV (bean severe mosaic virus). They may be the same disease under two names, or two different viruses. Until that is settled, ask the seed seller which mosaic virus the tolerance is for, and rely on clean seed either way.
Suitable regions
States this variety is recommended for — check locally, since a state can have more than one recommended zone.
- Uttar Pradesh
- Punjab
What 125–130 days does to your crop plan
PDR-14 needs 125–130 days, about 18 to 19 weeks. VL Rajma 125 needs 82–85 days, about 12 weeks. So Uday holds the field 40 to 48 days longer. That is extra water, extra weeding and extra weeks before the next crop can go in.
The yield has to pay for those days. The published figure is about 30 q/ha, against 14–15 q/ha for VL Rajma 125. If the 30 holds in your field, the extra weeks are worth it. If you only get half of it, you are close to VL Rajma 125's result after a much longer wait. A small trial plot answers this before you commit.
Walk the field every week once the plants are up. Mosaic virus shows as crinkled, patchy leaves, and the tolerance claimed for PDR 14 is to bean common mosaic virus. Pull sick plants early so that they do not spread it, and do not take seed from them.
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 Rajma (Kidney Bean) variety with a page on this site, side by side. The row for this page is highlighted.
| Variety | Best for | Maturity | Yield | States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amber | A familiar bold, light-seeded rajma for the hills, chosen for the market that already knows it, not for a bred-in disease shield | 100–115 days | 10–13 q/ha | Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir |
| HUR-137 | The higher-yielding red of the HUR pair, with bold, dark-red seed for well-managed tarai fields | 100–110 days | 12–15 q/ha | Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh |
| HUR-15 | A red-seeded rajma for the Uttarakhand tarai, sown in the spring or pre-monsoon window, and the quickest red-seeded rajma of the lot | 95–105 days | 10–14 q/ha | Uttarakhand |
| PDR-14 (Uday)this page | The long-duration rajma with the highest published yield and a mosaic-virus tolerance, for Uttar Pradesh and Punjab | 125–130 days | ~30 q/ha | Uttar Pradesh, Punjab |
| VL Bean 2 | A quick 82-day hill rajma with root rot and anthracnose resistance, the simpler sibling of VL Rajma 125 | ~82 days | 14–15 q/ha | Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh |
| VL Rajma 125 | The hill rajma with the widest disease cover: four diseases and bold seed, in 82–85 days | 82–85 days | 14–15 q/ha | Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir |
| VL Rajma 63 | An earlier bush-type ICAR-VPKAS release for shorter-season hill pockets and mid-altitude fields | 100–110 days | 10–13 q/ha | Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh |
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 Rajma (Kidney Bean) is selling for.
- Seed Rate CalculatorHow much seed your Rajma (Kidney Bean) 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 Rajma (Kidney Bean) variety on this site by state, season, duration and soil.
- Fertilizer CalculatorTurn the NPK recommendation for Rajma (Kidney Bean) into bags of urea, DAP and MOP for your field size.
- Crop CalendarMonth-by-month sowing, weeding, irrigation and harvest dates for Rajma (Kidney Bean) in your state.
- Crop Profit CalculatorPut your seed, labour and input costs against the yield you expect from this variety.
- Mandi Price CheckerToday's Rajma (Kidney Bean) rate in your nearest mandi, before you fix a price with a trader.
Subsidy and government support
Schemes that help with the cost of Rajma (Kidney Bean) seed or planting material. Rules and the application route are on each scheme page.
Frequently asked questions
What institute is PDR-14 (Uday) associated with?
ICAR-IIPR (Indian Institute of Pulses Research), Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, established in 1983.
How long does PDR-14 (Uday) take to mature?
It takes 125–130 days, the longest of any rajma variety compared here.
What yield does PDR-14 (Uday) give?
The published figure is roughly 30 q/ha. Treat it as the top of what the variety can do and test it on a small plot first.
Is PDR-14 (Uday) tolerant to BCMV or BSMV?
The rating above names BCMV (bean common mosaic virus), while some sources say BSMV (bean severe mosaic virus). They may be one disease under two names. Ask the seed seller which one the tolerance is for.
What does PDR-14 (Uday) seed look like?
Red-variegated, a distinctive seed-coat pattern that helps distinguish it from solid-coloured rajma varieties.
Is PDR-14 a short-duration rajma?
No. At 125–130 days it is the longest-duration rajma of the lot. VL Rajma 125 needs 82–85 days and Amber 100–115. Plan for the longer time in the field.
Should I believe the 30 q/ha figure?
Treat it as the top of what the variety can do, not the average. It is about twice the 14–15 q/ha shown for VL Rajma 125 and VL Bean 2. Sow a small plot first and weigh what you harvest before moving your whole farm to it.
Can I save my own Uday seed?
Yes, it is open-pollinated. Mosaic virus can travel in seed, so keep seed only from plants with clean, evenly green leaves and none from patchy or crinkled plants. Store it dry.
How should I trial PDR-14's 30 q/ha claim on my own land?
Sow one strip of PDR-14 beside your usual rajma on the same day, same soil and same care. Note the days to maturity and weigh the seed from each strip. The figure is about twice any other rajma variety, so let your own weighing decide before you commit the whole field. PDR-14 needs 125–130 days, so allow for the longer season.
PDR-14 or VL Rajma 125 — can both be right for me?
They suit different farms. VL Rajma 125 is a hill variety for Uttarakhand, Himachal and Jammu and Kashmir, ready in 82–85 days at 14–15 q/ha. PDR-14 is listed for Uttar Pradesh and Punjab and needs 125–130 days. If your window is short, take VL Rajma 125. If you farm in Uttar Pradesh or Punjab, PDR-14 is the one listed for you.
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