SRS Paddy Seed 1509 is the first early maturing Basmati rice variety with seed to seed maturity of only 120 days and average yield of 4.25 to 6.5 tonne/ hectare . SRS Paddy Seed 1509 is a semi-dwarf (95-100 cm).Basmati rice variety with sturdy stem and plant height ranging from 95 - 100 cm. It takes115-120 days for seed to seed maturity, the shortest duration for any Basmati rice variety released so far. Pusa Basmati 1509 can help saving upto 5-6 irrigations (about 33% saving of irrigation water) Seed treatment is necessary before sowing Two ways of seeds treatment.
Specification:
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Sowing Time - From 17th May to 21st June.
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Transplanting Time - 2nd week of June to 1st week of July.
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Seed rate - 8-10 kg/acre
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Plant Height - 95-100 cm
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Maturity Period - 120 days
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Planting distance - Row to row distance is 20 cm. m. Plant to plant distance is 15 cm.
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Irrigation - From time to time as per requirement.
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Harvesting - At the maturity of the grains.
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Yield - Average yield of 22 to 25 quintals per acre