{"product_id":"kosco-hybrid-pusa-basmati-1718-paddy-seeds","title":"Kosco Hybrid Pusa Basmati 1718 Paddy Seeds","description":"\u003ch4\u003eAbout Product\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePusa Basmati 1718 is a disease-resistant, high-quality Basmati paddy variety developed by ICAR-IARI, suitable for cultivation in Delhi, Punjab, Haryana or Basmati growing regions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt produces extra-long slender aromatic grains and is ideal for both rural and large-scale farming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSemi-dwarf, non-lodging, and non-shattering Basmati variety with seed-to-seed maturity of typically 143 days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMAS-derived near-isogenic line (NIL) of the popular Pusa Basmati 6.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarries two bacterial blight resistance genes (xa13, Xa21) and two blast resistance genes (Pi54, Pi2).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrains are extra-long slender (7.77 mm) with excellent kernel elongation on cooking (15.21 mm).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCooked rice has flaky appearance, tenderness, desirable taste and optimum aroma.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEliminates need for antibiotics and fungicides for blight and blast management.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAverage yield: Up to 4.49 t\/ha | Plant height: typically, 95 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtra-long slender grains: Premium Basmati grain quality with distinctive aroma and excellent elongation on cooking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBacterial Blight Resistant: Resistant to bacterial leaf blight, reducing crop loss risk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsistent Aroma: Characteristic Basmati fragrance retained on cooking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWide Suitability: Suitable for both small-scale rural and large commercial farming operations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransplanting Ready: Only 5 kg seed sufficient per acre; easy transplanting at 20×20 cm spacing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSeed Rate\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e8000 gram per acre for transplantation technique.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kosco","offers":[{"title":"3 kg","offer_id":45198497546263,"sku":"BHM1260027158","price":345.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0722\/2059\/files\/ProductImage1_8b537d76-bcd4-49f3-9ace-ee265fb565b2.png?v=1780909003","url":"https:\/\/bighaat-2.myshopify.com\/hi\/products\/kosco-hybrid-pusa-basmati-1718-paddy-seeds","provider":"BigHaat.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}