AMS 1001-PDKV-YELLOW GOLD
Season & Maturity
- Best for: Kharif season (sowing June–July) especially in Vidarbha, Marathwada and Maharashtra regions
- Maturity: 95–100 days – medium duration crop, easy for timely harvesting
Agronomic Specifications
- Plant Type: Determinate, semi-erect → easy to manage and harvest
- Seed Rate: Around 25–30 kg per acre (62.5 kg/ha approx.)
- Soil: Suits medium black & well-drained soils common in Maharashtra
- Resistant To: Charcoal rot & Yellow Mosaic Virus (YMV) → protection from major diseases
Distinctive Features
- Flowers: Attractive purple flowers
- Leaves: Dark green, strong leaves → good photosynthesis
- Pods & Seeds: Medium size yellow seeds, grey hilum
- Yield: 20–25 quintal per hectare potential (up to 40% more than older varieties)
Seed Weight & Packaging
- 100 Seed Weight: Around 10–11 grams
- Available Pack: Standard 25 kg bag