Jobner Green
A spinach-beet selection from SKN Agriculture University, Jobner, that arose as a spontaneous mutant from a local collection — uniformly green, thick, soft, juicy leaves, notable for growing well even on acid soils.
Quick facts
- Crop
- Spinach (Palak)
- Type
- Open-pollinated
- Season
- Rabi
- Maturity period
- First cut ~30 days
- Seed rate
- 25–30 kg/ha sown in lines (about 10–12 kg/acre)
- Expected yield
- 10–15 t/ha over all cuts
- Suitable soil
- Grows well even on acid soil
- Release
- Selection by SKN Agriculture University, Jobner, Rajasthan
About this variety
Jobner Green is a spinach-beet (palak) selection from SKN Agriculture University, Jobner (Rajasthan), that arose as a spontaneous mutant picked out of a local collection. Its leaves are uniformly green, thick, soft and juicy, and the variety is particularly noted for growing well even on acid soils where several other palak varieties perform poorly. It is a popular choice across Rajasthan and the north-west.
Key characteristics
Sowing & cultivation
- Sowing timeMid-September to mid-February in the plains, in succession every 15–20 days
- Seed rate25–30 kg/ha sown in lines (about 10–12 kg/acre)
- SpacingRows 20–25 cm apart; thin to 5–10 cm between plants
Yield & maturity
Maturity period
First cut ~30 days
Expected yield
10–15 t/ha over all cuts
Actual yield depends on sowing time, soil, irrigation, weather, seed quality and crop management.
Pest & disease considerations
Major diseases
- No special resistance claimed
Advantages & considerations
Why farmers may choose it
- Grows well on acid and other problem soils
- Uniform, thick, soft, juicy leaves
- Well adapted to Rajasthan and north-western growing conditions
Things to consider
- No special disease resistance claimed
Suitable regions
States this variety is recommended for — check locally, since a state can have more than one recommended zone.
- Rajasthan
- Haryana
- Punjab