Coriander variety · Released variety
Rajendra Swati
Also known as RD-44
Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia Krishi Vishwavidyalaya (RVSKVV), Indore, Madhya Pradesh · RVSKVV, Indore
Aromatic variety with good adaptability to diverse soil and climatic conditions across central India. Noted for fragrance and consistency across seasons. Performs under both rainfed and irrigated systems typical of Madhya Pradesh farming.
Key facts
| Type | Released variety |
|---|---|
| Origin | Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia Krishi Vishwavidyalaya (RVSKVV), Indore, Madhya Pradesh |
| Breeder / source | RVSKVV, Indore |
| Parentage | Selection from Madhya Pradesh germplasm |
| Tolerance | Adaptable to variable Madhya Pradesh conditions (rainfed and irrigated) |
| Distinctive features | Aromatic seeds, adaptable to multiple conditions, medium duration |
| Grown in | Madhya Pradesh; central coriander growing regions |
| Also known as | RD-44 |
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.
Rajendra Swati in detail
Rajendra Swati is a medium-duration aromatic coriander grown for commercial production.
Origin & story
The releasing institution is uncertain. The AroWest baseline attributes this aromatic variety to RVSKVV, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, where it is noted for fragrance and consistency across seasons. Some published listings instead associate the "Rajendra" name with Rajendra Agricultural University (RAU/RPCAU), Dholi, Bihar. We have not been able to confirm the breeder or release year from a definitive source.
How it grows
A medium-duration variety that performs under both rainfed and irrigated systems across diverse soils and climatic conditions typical of central India. Grown as a rabi crop with sowing generally in the post-monsoon period.
Quality & character
Aromatic seeds, valued for fragrance and consistency across seasons. Plants are of medium height.
Why it matters to buyers
Valued for its aroma and seasonal consistency, which suit it to both domestic markets and steady commercial supply.
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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