Sorghum (Jowar) – Variety SPV 2217

Key Highlights & Agronomic Performance

• Crop Season & Adaptability: Specially developed for Rabi season cultivation; performs exceptionally well under rainfed conditions in deep to medium-black soils.
• Maturity Duration: Medium maturity group, requiring 120 to 125 days to reach full maturity.
• Yield Potential: High-yielding dual-purpose variety capable of producing 25–35 q/ha  of grain, alongside high fodder yield.
• Grain & Culinary Quality: Yields bold, pearly white grains with excellent roti/chapati making qualities, matching traditional benchmark varieties like M 35-1 (Maldandi).
• Stress Tolerance: Exhibits strong stay-green character at maturity and high tolerance to terminal drought and water stress.
• Pest & Disease Resistance: Features improved field tolerance to charcoal rot and shoot fly compared to local checks.

Seed Rate & Sowing Guidelines

• Recommended Seed Rate:
  • Grain Production:7–8 kg/ha (approx. 3 kg/acre)
  • Dual-Purpose / Fodder-Dense:9–10 kg/ha (approx. 3.5–4 kg/acre)