Particulars of varieties
| DISTRICT/SEASON | VARIETIES |
| A. Rainfed | |
| 1. Karthigaipattam (Nov-Dec) | |
| All districts | K 1, CO 1 |
| Particulars | K 1 | CO 1 |
| Parentage | Pureline selection from American spiny variety | Pureline selection from CTS 7403 (Non spiny) |
| Duration (days) | 120 | 125 |
| Yield (kg/ha) | ||
| Rainfed | 700 | 800 |
| Oil content (%) | 32 | 33 |
| Special features | spiny florets, suitable for Southern districts | Non-spiny, tolerant to Alternaria, moderately resistant to wilt |