Bt Cotton Bollgard-II Hybrid Seeds
बी.टी. कपास हाइब्रिड बीज (बोलगार्ड-II) • Gossypium hirsutum L.
Recommended certified sowing rate of 1.85 kg / acre (2 packets (1.85 kg) for normal soils / 3 packets for high-density planting) to achieve an optimal plant canopy of 7k plants / acre at 90 × 60 cm spacing.
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Bt Cotton Bollgard-II Hybrid Seeds
1000-grain Test Weight: 85g | Certified Germination Standard: 75%
Official certification standard for Bt Cotton Bollgard-II Hybrid Seeds: 75%
Reflects seedbed moisture, clod fineness, and sowing depth (Default 90% for well-prepared soil).
Effective Seed Rate: 0.8 kg / acre (Standard: 1.85 kg/acre)
Always plant the accompanying non-Bt refuge seeds along the perimeter.
Top National & State Certified Varieties
High-yielding, pest-resistant, and climate-resilient varieties produced and certified by the National Seeds Corporation (NSC) and State Seed Corporations.
RCH 659 BG-II
By Rasi Seeds
- India’s most widely planted Bt cotton hybrid
- Big boll size (5.0g to 5.5g)
- Excellent tolerance to sucking pests and leaf reddening
US 7067 BG-II
By UPL / Advanta Seeds
- Deep green stay-green foliage
- High boll retention even in dry spells
- High ginning outturn (36% to 37%)
Ajeet 155 BG-II
By Ajeet Seeds
- High drought tolerance in shallow to medium black soils
- Easy picking bolls
- Strong fibre strength (> 29 g/tex)
Kaveri Jadu BG-II
By Kaveri Seed Company
- Heavy sympodial branching
- Exceptional boll weight (5.2g)
- Uniform bursting at harvest
Scientific F-I-R Seed Treatment Schedule for Bt Cotton Bollgard-II Hybrid Seeds
Always follow the exact sequence: Fungicide (F) → Insecticide (I) → Rhizobium / Biofertilizer (R). Mixing chemicals with biofertilizers together kills live beneficial cultures.
Carboxin 37.5% + Thiram 37.5% DS or Trichoderma viride
Target Pathogens: Seedling root rot (Rhizoctonia) and Fusarium wilt
Pre-treated by seed company with Imidacloprid 70% WS / Thiamethoxam
Target Pests: Early 30-day protection against jassids, thrips, and aphids
Azotobacter & PSB slurry
Symbiotic Benefits: Enhanced seedling vigor and taproot elongation
National Food Security Mission - Commercial Crops (NFSM-Cotton)
Eligible farmers organized in cluster seed villages receive up to 40% DBT subsidy capped at ₹3000 per quintal on foundation and certified seed.
Seed Storage & Safe Keeping Tips
- Dibble 1 seed per hill at 3 to 4 cm depth into moist soil; never bury seeds under waterlogged slurry.
- Check company hologram and QR code on the packet to ensure authenticity against spurious seed rackets.
Official Certified Seed Portals & Breeder Linkages for Bt Cotton Bollgard-II Hybrid Seeds
SeedNet India National Seed Portal
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National Seeds Corporation (NSC)
Buy certified seeds online directly from National Seeds Corporation central outlets and explore regional seed village allotments.
Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)
Access AICRP research bulletins, breeder seeds notification gazettes, and university release catalogs for Bt Cotton Bollgard-II Hybrid Seeds.
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