• NSC Mustard Variety  RH-761 is a drought-tolerant, high-yielding mustard (rapeseed) variety marketed by the National Seeds Corporation (NSC) and developed by Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University (CCSHAU), Hisar. Known locally as Farm Sona / Kala Sona, it is ideal for Rabi season planting in low-irrigation or rainfed zones (including northern Rajasthan).

Key Characteristics

• Yield: 25–27 quintals per hectare
• Maturity / Harvest: 136–149 days after sowing (Rabi season)
• Flowering: 45–55 days after sowing
• Plant Structure: Grows tall (193–199 cm) with long siliqua (pods) containing 17–18 thick, bold seeds per pod
• Oil Content: Approximately 40%
• Stress Resistance: High tolerance to drought and frost; strong resistance to white rust and aphids; moderate resistance to Alternaria leaf blight
• Water Requirement: Low irrigation needs, well-suited for rainfed or limited-water areas