Name: Kosco Hybrid Pusa Basmati 1718 Paddy Seeds
Brand: Kosco
SKU: BHM1260027158
Price: 345.0 INR
Availability: OutOfStock

Pusa 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.
It produces extra-long slender aromatic grains and is ideal for both rural and large-scale farming.

Semi-dwarf, non-lodging, and non-shattering Basmati variety with seed-to-seed maturity of typically 143 days.
MAS-derived near-isogenic line (NIL) of the popular Pusa Basmati 6.
Carries two bacterial blight resistance genes (xa13, Xa21) and two blast resistance genes (Pi54, Pi2).
Grains are extra-long slender (7.77 mm) with excellent kernel elongation on cooking (15.21 mm).
Cooked rice has flaky appearance, tenderness, desirable taste and optimum aroma.
Eliminates need for antibiotics and fungicides for blight and blast management.
Average yield: Up to 4.49 t/ha | Plant height: typically, 95 cm.

Extra-long slender grains: Premium Basmati grain quality with distinctive aroma and excellent elongation on cooking.
Bacterial Blight Resistant: Resistant to bacterial leaf blight, reducing crop loss risk.
Consistent Aroma: Characteristic Basmati fragrance retained on cooking.
Wide Suitability: Suitable for both small-scale rural and large commercial farming operations.
Transplanting Ready: Only 5 kg seed sufficient per acre; easy transplanting at 20×20 cm spacing.