Coriander variety · Released variety
RCr-41
Also known as RCr-41
Sri Karan Narendra Agriculture University, Jobner, Rajasthan (formerly RAU) · Sri Karan Narendra Agriculture University, Jobner
Tall, erect growth with large bold seeds suited to the spice trade. High essential oil content (0.5–0.8%). Resistant to stem gall disease. Well-regarded commercial variety for irrigated coriander cultivation in Rajasthan.
Key facts
| Type | Released variety |
|---|---|
| Origin | Sri Karan Narendra Agriculture University, Jobner, Rajasthan (formerly RAU) |
| Breeder / source | Sri Karan Narendra Agriculture University, Jobner |
| Yield | Reported around 1000–1200 kg/ha under irrigated conditions; performs variably under moisture stress |
| Tolerance | Resistant to stem gall (Protomyces macrosporus) |
| Distinctive features | Large bold seeds, 110–120 day maturity, suitable for seed and spice trade |
| Grown in | Rajasthan (primary); grown across irrigated coriander zones |
| Also known as | RCr-41 |
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.
RCr-41 in detail
RCr-41 is a widely planted coriander variety for irrigated cultivation in Rajasthan, valued for bold seeds and good volatile oil content.
Origin & story
Sri Karan Narendra Agriculture University, Jobner (formerly Rajasthan Agricultural University) released RCr-41 for cultivation in Rajasthan. The university is the source of the RCr (Rajasthan Coriander) series. The exact year of release was not located in publicly available sources.
How it grows
Tall, erect plant suited to irrigated coriander zones in Rajasthan. Matures in roughly 110–120 days. Reported seed yields are in the range of about 9–15 quintals per hectare under irrigated conditions, varying by source and management. Typically sown in autumn (around September–October) under irrigation for a spring harvest.
Quality & character
Large, bold seeds with volatile (essential) oil content reported at 0.5–0.8%, a marker for commercial-grade coriander in the spice trade. Resistant to stem gall disease (Protomyces macrosporus) and wilt, with tolerance to powdery mildew. Leaves can also be cut early in the season (around 30–60 days after sowing); cutting should stop by about day 60 to avoid reducing seed yield.
Why it matters to buyers
RCr-41 is a popular commercial seed variety in Rajasthan and north Karnataka because its large bold seeds and oil content suit buyer specifications for whole spice and oil extraction. Spice buyers commonly specify oil content and seed appearance on purchase orders.
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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