Groundnut / Peanut Certified Kernels
प्रमाणित मूंगफली बीज (दाना) • Arachis hypogaea L.
Recommended certified sowing rate of 50 kg / acre (45 to 55 kg kernels per acre (approx 70-80 kg pods)) to achieve an optimal plant canopy of 133k plants / acre at 30 × 10 cm spacing.
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Groundnut / Peanut Certified Kernels
1000-grain Test Weight: 420g | Certified Germination Standard: 70%
Official certification standard for Groundnut / Peanut Certified Kernels: 70%
Reflects seedbed moisture, clod fineness, and sowing depth (Default 90% for well-prepared soil).
Effective Seed Rate: 73 kg / acre (Standard: 50 kg/acre)
Shell pods maximum 7 to 10 days before sowing to maintain high kernel viability.
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.
TG 37A (Trombay Groundnut)
By BARC Mumbai & PDKV Akola
- High shelling outturn (72%)
- High oil content (51%)
- Spanish bunch type with semi-dwarf compact frame
Kadiri 6 (K-6)
By ANGRAU, Andhra Pradesh
- Widely popular in Rayalaseema drought belt
- Rose colored attractive kernels
- Tolerant to sucking pests and leaf spots
TAG 24
By BARC Mumbai
- Benchmark Spanish bunch variety with 73% shelling recovery
- Synchronous pod maturity
- High harvest index
GJG 9
By Junagadh Agricultural University (JAU), Gujarat
- Bold kernel size suitable for HPS table export
- Resistant to stem rot and collar rot
- High yield in summer irrigated conditions
Scientific F-I-R Seed Treatment Schedule for Groundnut / Peanut Certified Kernels
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% (Vitavax Power) or Tebuconazole 2% DS
Target Pathogens: Collar rot (Aspergillus niger), stem rot (Sclerotium rolfsii), and seed rot
Imidacloprid 17.8% SL or Chlorpyrifos 20% EC
Target Pests: White grub (Holotrichia consanguinea) and subterranean termites
Rhizobium (Arachis strain) & PSB
Symbiotic Benefits: Abundant pink root nodulation and native phosphorus release
National Mission on Edible Oils - Oilseeds (NMEO-OS)
Eligible farmers organized in cluster seed villages receive up to 50% DBT subsidy capped at ₹4500 per quintal on foundation and certified seed.
Seed Storage & Safe Keeping Tips
- Store unshelled pods rather than shelled kernels; the pod shell naturally shields embryos from atmospheric humidity and bruchid beetles.
- Discard shrivelled, split, or discolored kernels before treating seeds.
Official Certified Seed Portals & Breeder Linkages for Groundnut / Peanut Certified Kernels
SeedNet India National Seed Portal
Check national seed availability, certified breeder-to-foundation indenting, and State Seed Testing Laboratory standards for Groundnut / Peanut Certified Kernels.
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 Groundnut / Peanut Certified Kernels.
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