PB – 1885
A strong-performing Basmati type with high yield, minimal chalkiness, and aromatic grains.
• Duration: ~140 days (seed to seed)
• Yield: ~4.68 t/ha
• Plant Height: ~120 cm; semi-dwarf, non-lodging, high yielding
• Nursery Age: 21 days
• Sowing Window: June 1–15
• Harvest: Oct 3rd week – Nov 5
• Resistance: Resistant to bacterial blight (xa13, Xa21) and blast (Pi54, Pi2)
• Grain Quality: Extra-long slender grains (7.95 mm), excellent elongation (16.52 mm), intermediate amylose (21.7%), strong aroma, minimal chalkiness
• Cooking Quality: Flaky, tender, aromatic with optimum taste
• Benefit: Reduces need for antibiotics/fungicides
• Area: Basmati GI regions of Delhi, Punjab & Haryana
