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Kaveri ATM BG2 ( COTTON SEEDS )
Kaveri Seeds
₹850 ₹901 6% Off
Size * : 1 Packet
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Description
Kaveri ATM BG II Cotton Seeds – High Reflushing & Big Bolls
Kaveri ATM (KCH-311) BG II is a highly popular, premium hybrid cotton seed from Kaveri Seeds, trusted by farmers across India for its exceptional yield potential. Famous for its erect plant structure and phenomenal reflushing character, this hybrid delivers a continuous and heavy harvest even after the first picking. Empowered by advanced Bollgard II (BG II) technology, Kaveri ATM provides an uncompromising biological shield against devastating bollworms while ensuring consistently large bolls for maximum profitability!
🔬 Technical Specifications
| Feature | Details |
| 🏢 Brand | Kaveri Seeds |
| 🌱 Variety Name | ATM (KCH-311) |
| 🧬 Technology | Bollgard II (BG II) - Contains cry1Ac & cry2Ab genes |
| 🎯 Product Type | Hybrid Cotton Seeds |
| ⏳ Maturity Duration | 150 - 170 Days (Medium Duration) |
| 💧 Suitability | Excellent for Deep to Medium Black Soils (Semi-Irrigated) |
⚙️ How It Works (Bollgard II Technology)
Kaveri ATM provides internal, round-the-clock biological defense against caterpillars thanks to its Bollgard II technology:
🐛 Dual-Protein Armor: The plant is genetically engineered to produce two specific Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) proteins (Cry1Ac and Cry2Ab).
🛑 Fatal to Bollworms: When highly destructive pests like the American Bollworm, Spotted Bollworm, and the dreaded Pink Bollworm attempt to feed on the plant's leaves, squares, or bolls, they ingest these proteins. The proteins immediately bind to their gut, paralyzing their digestive system. The worms stop feeding within hours and die completely, keeping your crop entirely safe!
✨ Key Features & Benefits
☁️ Consistently Large Bolls: Produces heavy, well-filled bolls weighing 6.0 to 6.5 grams each, ensuring a substantial increase in your total kapas weight per picking.
🌿 High Reflushing Character: Outstanding regrowth capability. The plant actively continues to produce new flowers and bolls even after the initial pickings, extending your harvest window.
🛡️ Excellent Pest Tolerance: Along with BG II bollworm protection, it exhibits strong natural field tolerance against early-season sucking pests.
👨🌾 Erect Plant Habit: The tall, erect structure prevents the canopy from becoming overly dense, which makes pesticide spraying highly effective and manual picking effortless.
💰 Reliable Performance: Adaptable to various climatic stresses, making it a highly dependable choice for securing a profitable yield season after season.
📋 Agronomic Recommendations & Sowing Details
Standard Seed Packet Size: 475 Grams
| 📍 Sowing Parameter | ⚖️ Recommendation |
| Seed Rate | Approx. 2 Packets per Acre (depending on spacing) |
| Plant Habit | Erect and sturdy |
| Soil Type | Highly adaptable to medium and deep black cotton soils |
| Irrigation | Performs exceptionally well under semi-irrigated conditions |
| Ideal Spacing | 4 x 1.5 ft (Adjust based on local soil depth and irrigation availability) |
💡 PRO-TIP FOR MAHARASHTRA FARMERS: Because Kaveri ATM (KCH-311) is renowned for its high reflushing ability and thrives in deep black soils, it is a perfect match for the semi-irrigated belts across the Amravati district and the wider Vidarbha region! To maximize its continuous fruiting potential, apply a top-dressing of a balanced NPK fertilizer right after your first picking, followed by a micronutrient spray to fuel the second flush of large bolls.
🛡️ Safety & Farming Precautions
Refuge Planting is Mandatory: To prevent pink bollworms from developing resistance to the Bt proteins, it is a legal requirement to plant non-Bt (Refuge) cotton seeds around the borders of your main field. Always follow the refuge planting instructions printed on the packet.
Seed Storage: Keep unopened seed packets stored securely in a cool, dry, and dark place until you are ready to sow to maintain optimal germination vigor.
Integrated Pest Management (IPM): Even with BG II protection, monitor your fields weekly for sucking pests like Thrips and Whiteflies. Apply appropriate, targeted insecticides only if pest populations cross the Economic Threshold Level (ETL).
