ACr-1 Coriander – Premium Variety

Key Features

·         Appearance: Compact, bushy plant with dark green, finely divided leaves; suitable for both leaf and seed production.

·         Taste & Aroma: Distinctive aroma with a balanced flavor profile, making it ideal for culinary and medicinal uses.

·         Disease Resistance: Developed specifically for resistance to stem gall disease, ensuring reduced crop loss.

·         Yield: Under optimal conditions, it produces approximately 1168.8 kg/ha seed yield with 0.49% essential oil content and 8.68% total oil content.

·         Seasonal Adaptability: Performs well in both spring and fall seasons, offering flexibility in cropping plans.

Seed & Crop Information

·         Developed by: ICAR-National Research Centre on Seed Spices (NRCSS), Ajmer.

·         Spacing: Recommended spacing is 30 × 15 cm.

·         Seed Rate: Approximately 3–4 kg per hectare.

·         First Harvest: Seeds can be harvested 95–100 days after sowing.

Special Feature

·         Disease Resistance: Specifically bred for resistance to stem gall disease, reducing the need for chemical interventions.

·         High Essential Oil Content: Offers a significant yield of essential oils, beneficial for both culinary and medicinal applications.

·         Dual-Use Variety: Suitable for both leaf and seed production, providing versatility in usage.

·         Proven Performance: Demonstrated superior yield even under disease-prone conditions.