Ankur Keshav 3244 BG II Hybrid Cotton Seeds

Ankur Keshav 3244 BG II Hybrid Cotton Seeds

Ankur Keshav 3244 BG II is a hybrid cotton seed developed for commercial cotton cultivation. It produces tall, semi-spreading and sturdy plants with a good number of ovate-shaped bolls weighing approximately 5–6 grams.

The hybrid is suitable for pre-monsoon and monsoon cultivation. It can be grown under irrigated conditions in medium and heavy soils and under rainfed conditions in heavy soils. Its Bollgard II technology provides protection against specified bollworm pests when the prescribed refuge and resistance-management practices are followed.

Product Specifications

Key Features

• Tall and sturdy cotton plant structure.
• Semi-spreading growth habit.
• Produces a higher number of ovate-shaped bolls.
• Average boll weight of approximately 5–6 grams.
• Suitable for pre-monsoon and monsoon sowing.
• Suitable for irrigated cultivation in medium and heavy soils.
• Suitable for rainfed cultivation in heavy soils.
• Very high yield potential under proper crop management.
• Bollgard II technology for protection against specified bollworm pests.

Uses

• Used for commercial seed-cotton production.
• Suitable for irrigated and selected rainfed cotton cultivation.
• Recommended for pre-monsoon and regular monsoon sowing.
• Suitable for farmers seeking a sturdy, big-boll cotton hybrid with high yield potential.

Benefits to Farmers

• Sturdy plants provide good support for a higher number of developing bolls.
• Large 5–6 gram bolls contribute to productive seed-cotton harvesting.
• Semi-spreading plants allow effective utilisation of the available field space.
• Adaptability to both irrigated and selected rainfed conditions offers greater cultivation flexibility.
• Bollgard II technology helps protect the crop from specified bollworm pests.

General Sowing Recommendations

Sowing Instructions

1. Select medium or heavy soil with proper drainage and adequate fertility.
2. Prepare a fine and level seedbed before sowing.
3. Sow only when sufficient soil moisture is available.
4. Place the seeds at the spacing and depth recommended on the original packet.
5. Do not soak or wash chemically treated seeds unless instructed on the label.
6. Avoid over-irrigation and waterlogging during germination.
7. Complete gap filling and thinning at the appropriate crop stage.
8. Maintain the prescribed refuge or Refuge-in-Bag system according to packet instructions.

Nutrient Management

• Apply well-decomposed farmyard manure during land preparation where recommended.
• Apply nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium according to soil-test results.
• Apply nitrogen in recommended split doses according to the crop-growth stage.
• Avoid excessive nitrogen, as it may encourage unnecessary vegetative growth.
• Correct micronutrient deficiencies after proper soil or plant assessment.

Irrigation Management

Maintain adequate moisture during establishment, square formation, flowering and boll development. Schedule irrigation according to soil type, rainfall and crop condition. Avoid prolonged water stress as well as standing water in the root zone.

Pest and Disease Management

• Inspect the crop regularly for jassids, aphids, thrips, whiteflies, mites and other sucking pests.
• Monitor for wilt, root rot, bacterial blight, leaf spots and other locally important diseases.
• Follow integrated pest-management practices and use registered crop protection products only when required.
• Rotate insecticides with different modes of action according to local agricultural advice.
• Maintain field sanitation and remove severely affected plant material where recommended.

Bollgard II Stewardship

Bollgard II technology provides protection against specified bollworm pests. It does not provide complete protection from sucking pests, every caterpillar, diseases or environmental stresses. Farmers must maintain the prescribed refuge, regularly inspect the crop and follow all resistance-management instructions supplied with the seed packet.

Harvesting

Pick cotton after the bolls have opened completely and the lint is dry and fluffy. Carry out picking at regular intervals. Avoid picking wet cotton and keep clean produce separate from stained or damaged cotton to help maintain fibre quality.

Important Information

• Use these seeds only for agricultural sowing.
• Do not use treated seeds for food, feed or oil extraction.
• Follow all instructions printed on the original product packet.
• Maintain the recommended refuge and follow Bollgard II stewardship requirements.
• Confirm the appropriate spacing, seed rate and sowing time with a local agriculture specialist.

Disclaimer: Boll weight, boll numbers, crop growth and yield may vary according to seed lot, location, soil fertility, sowing time, irrigation, rainfall, pest pressure and overall crop management. The product packet and accompanying leaflet should be treated as the primary cultivation instructions.