Pigeonpea / Arhar (Tur) Certified Seeds
प्रमाणित अरहर / तुअर बीज (दाल किस्में) • Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp.
Recommended certified sowing rate of 4 kg / acre (4 to 5 kg (Pure crop) / 2 to 2.5 kg (Intercrop with Soybean / Cotton)) to achieve an optimal plant canopy of 18k plants / acre at 90 × 25 cm spacing.
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Pigeonpea / Arhar (Tur) Certified Seeds
1000-grain Test Weight: 105g | Certified Germination Standard: 80%
Official certification standard for Pigeonpea / Arhar (Tur) Certified Seeds: 80%
Reflects seedbed moisture, clod fineness, and sowing depth (Default 90% for well-prepared soil).
Effective Seed Rate: 2.5 kg / acre (Standard: 4 kg/acre)
Sow at wide spacing (90 to 120 cm) or 60 cm for dwarf early varieties.
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.
BDN 711
By VNMKV Parbhani
- White bold seed type highly favored in dal mills
- Immune to Sterility Mosaic Disease (SMD) and wilt
- High recovery of sweet tur dal
BSMR 736
By VNMKV Parbhani
- Dual resistance to wilt and sterility mosaic disease
- Red bold seeds
- Heavy profuse podding in upper canopy
Asha (ICPL 87119)
By ICRISAT & ANGRAU
- India’s most celebrated mega-variety of Arhar
- Deep taproot reaching 2 meters for extreme drought resilience
- High dal recovery
Pusa Arhar 16 (Extra Early Semi-Dwarf)
By ICAR-IARI, New Delhi
- Extra-early maturity vacates field by mid-November for timely wheat sowing
- Semi-dwarf compact frame (1.2m height) allowing tractor sprayers
- Synchronous flowering
Scientific F-I-R Seed Treatment Schedule for Pigeonpea / Arhar (Tur) Certified 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: Fusarium wilt, Phytophthora stem blight, and collar rot
Thiamethoxam 30% FS
Target Pests: Early leafhoppers, thrips, and root aphids
Rhizobium (Cajanus strain) & PSB
Symbiotic Benefits: Root nodule formation fixing 40 kg N/acre and deep soil enrichment
National Food Security Mission - Pulses (NFSM-Pulses)
Eligible farmers organized in cluster seed villages receive up to 50% DBT subsidy capped at ₹4000 per quintal on foundation and certified seed.
Seed Storage & Safe Keeping Tips
- Ensure seed moisture is below 9% before storing in airtight bins.
- Treat stored seed lots with Neem oil @ 5 ml/kg to prevent pulse beetle damage.
Official Certified Seed Portals & Breeder Linkages for Pigeonpea / Arhar (Tur) Certified Seeds
SeedNet India National Seed Portal
Check national seed availability, certified breeder-to-foundation indenting, and State Seed Testing Laboratory standards for Pigeonpea / Arhar (Tur) Certified Seeds.
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 Pigeonpea / Arhar (Tur) Certified Seeds.
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