Arhar UPAS-120

Maturity (Duration)

• It is an extra-early maturing variety.
• The crop matures in about 120–130 days.

Plant Type

• Plants are medium-tall, open and semi-spreading in growth habit.

Seed Characteristics

• Seeds are small in size.
• Seed color is light brown or yellow-brown.

Yield Potential

• Average yield ,under good management

Sowing Time

• Usually sown in June (early Kharif season).

Cropping System

• Because of its early maturity, it is suitable for intercropping and double cropping, especially before wheat.

Adaptation / Suitable Areas

• Well suited for North Indian plains, such as Uttar Pradesh and nearby regions.

Other Traits

• Fruiting is well distributed on branches and plants produce a good number of pods.