Coriander variety · Released variety
Swathi
Also known as CS-6
Andhra Pradesh research stations · State Agricultural University or ICAR centre in Andhra Pradesh
High-yielding, short-duration variety developed for intensive Andhra Pradesh cultivation. Matures quickly (80–85 days), enabling multiple cycles in a season. Escapes powdery mildew through its early maturity. Good export-market characteristics.
Key facts
| Type | Released variety |
|---|---|
| Origin | Andhra Pradesh research stations |
| Breeder / source | State Agricultural University or ICAR centre in Andhra Pradesh |
| Parentage | Selection from local germplasm |
| Yield | Short-duration type (80–85 days); reported around 900 kg/ha seed yield |
| Tolerance | Matures before powdery mildew becomes severe; suited to Andhra Pradesh agroclimatic conditions |
| Distinctive features | Short maturity (80–85 days), early maturing, high-yielding, good for export, 0.36–0.40% essential oil |
| Grown in | Andhra Pradesh; southern seed spice zones |
| Also known as | CS-6 |
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.
Swathi in detail
Swathi escapes powdery mildew by maturing early, in about 80–85 days, which lets growers fit more than one crop into the Andhra Pradesh rabi season under irrigation.
Origin & story
An improved coriander variety from Andhra Pradesh, carrying the designation CS-6. The exact releasing station and release year are not confirmed in accessible sources.
How it grows
Short-duration variety (80–85 days to maturity) developed for intensive Andhra Pradesh cultivation, typically sown in the rabi season around October–November. Its quick maturity allows growers to fit in additional cropping under irrigated conditions. Plants are semi-erect with medium-bold, oval, brownish-yellow grains, and the variety is reported tolerant to whitefly, grain moulds, and wilt. Reported seed yield is around 900 kg/ha (about 8.89 q/ha).
Quality & character
Medium-bold, oval, brownish-yellow grains. Essential oil content 0.36–0.40%. It escapes powdery mildew through early maturity rather than through genetic resistance, so the crop tends to reach harvest before disease pressure builds. Valued for export on the strength of a consistent seed type and clean, undamaged grain at harvest.
Why it matters to buyers
Early maturity lets Andhra Pradesh farmers squeeze extra cropping into the season under irrigation without needing more land, and dodging powdery mildew can cut fungicide spend. Disease-free seed reaching buyers in good condition makes it a reasonable fit for export and bulk spice trade, with a mid-range yield and oil profile.
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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