BL 1: It is quick growing variety and medium duration variety. It produces more tillers. Gives green fodder upto last week of May. It gives about 380 quintals of green fodder per acre.
BL 10: It is a long duration variety. Supply green fodder upto Mid June. Tolerant to stem rot disease. It gives 410 qtl of green fodder per acre.
BL 42: It is quick growing variety. Produces more tillers. It is tolerant to stem rot disease. It produces green fodder upto first week of June. It gives 440 qtl/acre of green fodder.
BL 43: Early maturing variety. The average yield of green fodder is 390qtl/acre.
Other state varieties:
Mescavi: Developed by CCS, Hisar. Suitable for cultivation in entire growing areas.
Wardan: Developed by IGFRI, Jhansi. Suitable for cultivation in entire growing areas.
BL 22: Developed by PAU, Ludhiana. Suitable for hill areas of north India and sub-temperate region.
HFB 600: Developed by CCS, Hisar. Suitable for cultivation in entire growing areas.
BL 180: Developed by PAU, Ludhiana. Suitable for growing areas of north India.