AP-3

Certified by Uttar Pradesh State seed certification agency (UPSSCA)

Pea (Matar) Seed Variety – AP‑3: Characteristics

1️⃣ Maturity (Duration)

  • It is an early to medium maturing variety.
  • Ready for harvest in about 70-75 days after sowing.

2️⃣ Plant Type

  • Plants are semi-erect to spreading.
  • Average plant height is about 45–60 cm.

3️⃣ Pod Characteristics

  • Pods are long, straight, and cylindrical.
  • Each pod contains about 6–8 medium-sized seeds.

4️⃣ Seed Characteristics

  • Seeds are green, round, and uniform in size.
  • Suitable for both fresh consumption and processing.

5️⃣ Yield Potential

  • Average yield is about under good conditions.

6️⃣ Sowing Season

  • Best sown during Rabi season (October–November) in North India.

7️⃣ Disease Resistance

  • Shows tolerance to powdery mildew and downy mildew.

8️⃣ Special Features

  • Suitable for fresh pod harvesting as well as dry seed production.
  • Adapted to North Indian plains and moderate climates.
  • Packaging: Commonly available in 5 kg, 10 kg & 40 Kg, and other commercial quantities.
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