Ajwain variety · Regional type
Lam Selection-1
Also known as LamSel-1, Andhra Pradesh selection
Horticulture Research Station, Lam, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh (ANGRAU) · Department of Spices and Condiments, Horticulture Research Station, Lam · Developed 1990s-2000s
Medium-tall plant type. Early maturer for Deccan plateau conditions. Balanced yield and quality suited to Andhra Pradesh agriculture.
Key facts
| Type | Regional type |
|---|---|
| Origin | Horticulture Research Station, Lam, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh (ANGRAU) |
| Breeder / source | Department of Spices and Condiments, Horticulture Research Station, Lam |
| Year released | Developed 1990s-2000s |
| Parentage | Selection from Andhra Pradesh local cultivars for commercial traits |
| Yield | Reported 8 q/ha under regional cultivation; maturity 135 days. |
| Tolerance | Adapted to Deccan plateau climate; moderate pest and disease tolerance. |
| Distinctive features | Medium-tall plants, moderate seed size, early maturity, suited to local market preferences. |
| Grown in | Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka (Deccan plateau regions) |
| Also known as | LamSel-1, Andhra Pradesh selection |
Figures are indicative, compiled from public agricultural sources (ICAR institutes, State Agricultural Universities, the Spices Board and the National Innovation Foundation) and vary with soil, season and management. Confirm with your local package of practices.
Lam Selection-1 in detail
A medium-tall, early-maturing ajwain developed for Deccan plateau conditions in Andhra Pradesh, bred to suit the region's agriculture and local farmer preferences.
Origin & story
Developed at the Horticulture Research Station, Lam, Guntur (ANGRAU) in the 1990s-2000s, Lam Selection-1 came out of the Department of Spices and Condiments' work to adapt ajwain to regional conditions and agricultural timelines.
How it grows
As an ajwain selection it fits the usual southern Indian timing — sown around August as a rainfed crop or September-October for the main rabi season — and was bred for the rainfed and irrigated settings typical of Guntur and surrounding Andhra Pradesh districts. It is an early maturer; one trade source lists Lam-Sel 1 at roughly 120 days. Yield depends heavily on conditions and management.
Quality & character
Medium-tall, early-maturing plant type with moderate seed size, reported as an erect habit producing good-quality seed. It reaches maturity earlier than longer-duration ajwain selections.
Why it matters to buyers
This variety was developed to balance yield and quality traits valued in local markets, particularly the Andhra Pradesh spice trade. Its early maturity suits smallholder and medium-scale growers in the Deccan plateau who want a shorter crop cycle that fits regional supply timing.
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