• NSC Mustard Variety RH-725 is a high-yielding, bold-seeded Brassica juncea variety developed by CCS HAU Hisar and distributed by National Seeds Corporation.

Crop & Variety Profile

• Botanical type: Indian mustard (Brassica juncea)
• Developer: CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar (Released/Notified: 2018; Parentage: RH 781 × RH-9617)
• Maturity duration: 135 to 143 days
• Flowering start: 43–48 days after sowing
• Plant height: ~198 cm (tall, compact growth habit)
• Pod/Seed traits: Long, thick/semi-appressed pods (siliqua), bold-seeded, 17–20 seeds per pod

Performance & Yield

• Average yield: 25–27 quintals/hectare (~10–12 quintals per acre)
• Potential yield: Up to 36 quintals/hectare under ideal conditions
• Oil content: ~40%–42%
• Stress/Disease tolerance: Moderately resistant/tolerant to Alternaria blight, white rust, and aphid infestation .

Cultivation Guidelines

• Sowing window: Rabi/winter season (September to November)
• Seed rate: 1 kg per acre
• Irrigation: Low water requirement; adapts to rainfed or 1–2 irrigation schedules depending on agro-climatic zone
• Recommended regions: Haryana, Punjab, Delhi, Jammu, Northern Rajasthan, and other Rabi-growing states
• Quality/Purity standards: Min 97% pure seed, 98.7% genetic purity, 85% germination, max 8% moisture (Truthful Label / ISO certified packaging)