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SHIKHA 500 — Research Paddy Seeds
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Paddy (Rice) · 130–135 Days

SHIKHA 500 — Research Paddy Seeds

Shikha 500 is a good variety for eating and gives higher yield

Duration

130–135 Days

Seed Rate

10–12 kg / Acre

Potential Yield

25–30 Quintals/Acre (25–30 Qt/Acre)

Disease Shield

Moderate resistance to leaf blast

3 kgFactory Sealed
Quantity (Bags):
1
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Acreage Seed & Yield Estimator

Interactive Tool
Acres
Seed Bags Req.

7 Bags

Expected Yield

84–105 Quintals

Agronomic Characteristics & Growth Habit

Tailored for Indian agricultural environments, optimizing photosynthetic efficiency and harvest index.

Duration

130–135 Days

From nursery sowing / direct seed emergence to desiccation

Recommended Spacing

15 cm × 15 cm

Maintains optimal hill density and canopy ventilation

Grain / Cob Quality

Fine Grain

65.5% Head Rice Output

Soil Adaptability

Medium red soils and light black soils

Performs consistently across Indian states

Target Season

Kharif & Rabi

Suitable for monsoon main crop and post-monsoon cycles

Disease Shield

Moderate resistance to leaf blast

Reduces pesticide expenditure and crop loss

Packaging Specification

3 kg

Moisture-proof factory sealed bag

Key Field Advantages for Growers:

  • Good variety for eating quality combined with higher grain yield
  • Fine polished grain fetching strong local consumer preference
  • Economical seed cost with stable performance in rainfed belts
  • Matures in 130–135 days with high grain count per panicle