Seeds
Paddy
Barkha
Formulation
Key Ingredients & Composition
Variety: Improved Open-Pollinated Paddy (Oryza sativa L.) — Barkha
Product Overview
Barkha is Agvanta's improved paddy variety developed for performance in medium-duration Kharif paddy cultivation. The name "Barkha" — meaning rain — aptly captures this variety's natural compatibility with monsoon paddy farming. Barkha is suited for both transplanted and direct-sown conditions, offering farmers a dependable and affordable seed option with good grain quality and reliable disease tolerance. It is widely grown across western and central Indian paddy belts.
Key Benefits
Well-adapted to monsoon paddy systems — grows well under rain-fed and irrigated conditions
Good tiller production with high productive tiller percentage
Reliable disease tolerance — blast and sheath blight
Good grain quality suitable for domestic markets
Cost-effective seed option for smallholder paddy farmers
Flexible sowing window — adapted to varying transplanting timelines
Specifications
| Product Name | Barkha |
| Category | Seeds – Paddy |
| Crop | Paddy (Oryza sativa L.) |
| Type | Improved Open-Pollinated Variety (OPV) |
| Season | Kharif |
| Transplanting | June – July |
| Maturity | 115–125 days |
| Seed Rate | 8–10 kg/acre (transplanted) |
| Key States | Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh |
Usage Guidance
For optimal performance, apply as per recommended agronomic practices. Dosage and timing vary by crop stage and regional soil conditions. Consult our digital advisory for a tailored application schedule.
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