Urad seed ( Shekhar-2 /Bhura)

1️⃣ Maturity (Duration)

• It is an early maturing variety.
• The crop matures in about 70–80 days.

2️⃣ Plant Type

• Plants are medium height with broad leaves and normal branching.

3️⃣ Seed Characteristics

• Seeds are generally green to dull-green in color and medium size.

4️⃣ Pod Characteristics

• Pods are brownish and slightly hairy with medium length.

5️⃣ Yield Potential

• Average yield under good management.

6️⃣ Disease Resistance

• Shows resistance to Yellow Mosaic Virus (YMV) and some leaf diseases.

7️⃣ Suitable Season

• Suitable for Kharif and Zaid (summer) seasons.

8️⃣ Suitable Regions

• Recommended for North Indian states such as Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, West Uttar Pradesh and North Rajasthan.