Coriander variety · Released variety
Hisar Sugandh
Also known as DH-36
CCS Haryana Agricultural University (CCSHAU), Hisar, Haryana · CCSHAU, Hisar
Medium-sized seeds with excellent aroma and fragrance. Released at national level. Widely grown across northern irrigated coriander zones, valued in the spice and culinary trade for its aromatic profile.
Key facts
| Type | Released variety |
|---|---|
| Origin | CCS Haryana Agricultural University (CCSHAU), Hisar, Haryana |
| Breeder / source | CCSHAU, Hisar |
| Parentage | Breeding line DH-36 |
| Tolerance | Suited to Haryana and adjacent irrigated regions |
| Distinctive features | Medium seed size, excellent aroma, desirable for both spice and culinary use |
| Grown in | Haryana; northern coriander growing regions |
| Also known as | DH-36 |
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.
Hisar Sugandh in detail
Hisar Sugandh is an aromatic-seed coriander for irrigated northern zones, maturing in about 120-125 days with medium seed suited to both spice trade and culinary use.
Origin & story
Released at national level by CCS Haryana Agricultural University (CCSHAU), Hisar, where it carries the designation DH-36.
How it grows
Grown under irrigated conditions in the northern plains. Maturity period of roughly 120-125 days from sowing, with plants of medium height. Reported yields are around 19-20 quintals per acre under standard management.
Quality & character
Medium-sized seeds with a good aroma and fragrance. Reported as resistant to stem gall disease, a significant pathogen in coriander. Plants are of uniform medium height, and the seed suits both whole-seed culinary use and the spice trade.
Why it matters to buyers
Valued in the spice and culinary trade for its aromatic profile. Its reported stem gall resistance can reduce crop loss in regions where the disease is common, and the medium seed size with consistent yield makes it a dependable choice for spice markets where aroma matters.
About coriander
Coriander, or dhania as it's known across India, remains the country's most valuable spice crop—a winter staple from the Rajasthan plains to the Deccan peninsula. Over the past five decades, Indian research institutions have developed dozens of improved varieties, each suited to specific climates, soils, and market demands, while traditional landraces…
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