Pusa Sugandh 5 (PS-5) is a high-yielding, aromatic semi-dwarf Basmati rice variety released by CVRC in 2004.
With extra-long grains, excellent cooking quality, and a 120–125 day maturity, it is well-suited for multiple cropping systems across the Basmati belt of northern India.
Maturity period of 120–125 days with average yield of 5.5–6 t/ha.
Released in 2004 by for Basmati growing areas of Punjab, Haryana, Western UP, Uttarakhand and Jammu & Kashmir or Basmati growing regions.
High-yielding aromatic rice variety suitable for multiple cropping systems in northern India.
Semi-dwarf plant type — high yielding with compact structure.
Extra-long grains with excellent cooking quality.
Strong Basmati aroma retained through processing and cooking.
Highest Yield in Category: Average yield of 5.5–6 t/ha — one of the highest among standard-duration Basmati varieties.
Multi-Crop System Ready: Short-to-medium maturity (120–125 days) fits well in rice–wheat and other multi-crop rotations.
Extra-Long Aromatic Grains: Premium Basmati grain size with high aroma — strong market value.