Vegetable and Crop Seed companies and varieties in Maharashtra

Here is the list of famous seed companies and varieties in Maharashtra:

1. Maharashtra State Seeds Corporation Limited (MAHABEEJ):

   • MAHABEEJ offers a variety of seeds for different crops, including cereals (paddy, wheat), pulses (chickpea, pigeon pea), oilseeds (soybean, groundnut), and vegetables (tomato, brinjal, okra).

2. Rasi Seeds:

   • RS 999: A popular hybrid maize seed known for its high yield potential and adaptability to different agro-climatic conditions.
   • RS 2069: A high-yielding cotton hybrid known for its bollworm resistance and good fiber quality.
   • RS 952: A hybrid rice seed suitable for various rice-growing regions in India.

3. Nath Bio-Genes (India) Limited: This company is listed on BSE.

   • Nath Hybrid 8888: A high-yielding and disease-resistant hybrid maize seed.
   • Nath Hybrid 5222: A popular hybrid cotton seed known for its high yield and excellent fiber quality.
   • Nath Hybrid 888: A hybrid paddy seed suitable for both Kharif and Rabi seasons.

4. Namdhari Seeds:

   • NS 121 (Arka Rakshak): A disease-resistant tomato variety known for its long shelf life and good taste.
   • NS 353 (Arka Samrat): A high-yielding cucumber variety suitable for both open field and greenhouse cultivation.
   • NS 981 (Arka Neelkanth): A popular brinjal variety with good fruit setting and disease resistance.

5. Ajeet Seeds Pvt. Ltd.:

   • ASH 1009 (Dhanush): A high-yielding hybrid sorghum seed with good grain quality.
   • ASM 3005 (Asha): A hybrid mustard seed known for its high oil content and yield.
   • ASM 9003 (Ameeta): A hybrid pearl millet seed suitable for both rainfed and irrigated conditions.

6. Krishidhan Seeds:

   • KDH 209: A hybrid maize seed known for its good drought tolerance and high yield potential.
   • KDH 216: A high-yielding hybrid cotton seed with resistance to sucking pests.
   • KDH 102: A hybrid paddy seed suitable for both lowland and upland cultivation.

7. Bioseed Research India Pvt. Ltd.:

   • Bioseed 1001 (Bt Cotton): A popular Bt cotton hybrid known for its bollworm resistance and high fiber quality.
   • Bioseed 6311 (Rice): A hybrid rice seed with good grain quality and high yield potential.

8. Advanta Seeds:

   • ADS 52 (Cotton): A hybrid cotton seed with good boll setting and insect resistance.
   • ADS 99 (Mustard): A high-yielding hybrid mustard seed with good oil content.
   • ADS 1855 (Sorghum): A hybrid sorghum seed known for its drought tolerance and high grain yield.

9. Metahelix Life Sciences:

   • MH 1562 (Bt Cotton): A Bt cotton hybrid known for its bollworm resistance and yield potential.
   • MH 999 (Maize): A high-yielding hybrid maize seed suitable for diverse agro-climatic conditions.

10. Namdeo Umaji Seeds Pvt. Ltd. (NUSP):

    • NUS 612 (Tomato): A high-yielding and disease-resistant tomato hybrid.
    • NUS 613 (Chilli): A hybrid chilli seed known for its early maturity and good yield.
    • NUS 325 (Cauliflower): A popular cauliflower hybrid with good curd setting and uniformity.

11. Kaveri Seeds:This company is listed on BSE and a major producer of seeds of vegetables and crops.