Agro-biodiversity
ID Crop Type Scientific Name Common Name Variety Names Location Sowing Time Harvest Time References
1 Rice Oryza sativa Attey, Tulo attey, Phudungey, Thakmaru, Champasare, Champey, Bacchi, Barmi Dhan, Bhuinphul, Biripool... Sikkim, Upper Rumtek, Yangang, Dzongu and Mangan Mid June - August Nov-Dec 1. Rahman, H., & Karuppaiyan, R.. Agrobiodiversity of Sikkim. Department of Information and Public Relations, Government of Sikkim, Gangtok. 2011; . 2. Subba, J. R.. Indigenous knowledge on bio-resources management for livelihood of the people of Sikkim. Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge. Jan-2009; Vol. 8(1), pp. 56-64.
2 Maize Zea mays Makkai Murli Makkai, Sikkim Primitive-1 (purple kernel type), Sikkim Primitive-2 (yellow kernel type), Seth... Sikkim April to May September to October 1. Rahman, H., & Karuppaiyan, R.. Agrobiodiversity of Sikkim. Department of Information and Public Relations, Government of Sikkim, Gangtok. 2011; . 2. Subba, J. R.. Indigenous knowledge on bio-resources management for livelihood of the people of Sikkim. Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge. Jan-2009; Vol. 8(1), pp. 56-64.
3 Finger Millets, Eleusine coracana kodo Parama , Pangdur, Chiyetna, Angalmare, Sangsere, Siremma, Seto Murkey (Dudhey), Kalo Murkey, Nangkat... Sikkim May- June September - October 1. Subba, J. R.. Indigenous knowledge on bio-resources management for livelihood of the people of Sikkim. Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge. Jan-2009; Vol. 8(1), pp. 56-64.
4 Wheat Triticum astevum Gahun Tho, Kalo Gahun, Seto Gahun, Murule Gahun, Mashi, Si, Toksongsi... Sikkim November - Early December March - April 1. Rahman, H., & Karuppaiyan, R.. Agrobiodiversity of Sikkim. Department of Information and Public Relations, Government of Sikkim, Gangtok. 2011; . 2. Subba, J. R.. Indigenous knowledge on bio-resources management for livelihood of the people of Sikkim. Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge. Jan-2009; Vol. 8(1), pp. 56-64.
5 Buck wheat Fagopyrum tartaricum / Fagopyrum esculentum Phaper Tartary Buckwheat, Yapha, Tambong-kere, Titey-phape, Mithey-phaper, Mandhaney, Titey, Chiniya, Mithe... Sikkim April- May August- September 1. Subba, J. R.. Indigenous knowledge on bio-resources management for livelihood of the people of Sikkim. Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge. Jan-2009; Vol. 8(1), pp. 56-64.
6 Barley Hordeum vulgare Jaw Jaw, Tingsee, Uwa, Phakmeysee, Sungurpuchhre Khoksee, Muruley, Kane, Khangnema, Hoksi... Sikkim September- October February- March 1. Subba, J. R.. Indigenous knowledge on bio-resources management for livelihood of the people of Sikkim. Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge. Jan-2009; Vol. 8(1), pp. 56-64.
7 Mung Dal Vigna radiata var. mungo Dal Kalodal, Pahenlodal, Ratodal... Sikkim June- July November- December 1. Subba, J. R.. Indigenous knowledge on bio-resources management for livelihood of the people of Sikkim. Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge. Jan-2009; Vol. 8(1), pp. 56-64.
8 Rice bean Vigna umbellata Mashyam Dal Mashyam, Alimesam, Ratomesam, Thangremesam... Sikkim July- August October - November 1. Subba, J. R.. Indigenous knowledge on bio-resources management for livelihood of the people of Sikkim. Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge. Jan-2009; Vol. 8(1), pp. 56-64.
9 Horse Gram Dolichus biflorus Gahat Kalo Gahat, Seto Gahat, Rato Gahat... Sikkim July- August January- February 1. Subba, J. R.. Indigenous knowledge on bio-resources management for livelihood of the people of Sikkim. Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge. Jan-2009; Vol. 8(1), pp. 56-64.
10 Broad bean Vicia faba Ghew Bodi Bakulla, Tuney bodi, Kalo bodi Khostey bodi, Ghew bodi, Soshta bodi... Sikkim Feberuary - April October - December 1. Subba, J. R.. Indigenous knowledge on bio-resources management for livelihood of the people of Sikkim. Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge. Jan-2009; Vol. 8(1), pp. 56-64.
11 Blackgram Vigna mungo Kalo Dal Mas, Kalodal... Sikkim and Darjeeling July- August October - November 1. Subba, J. R.. Indigenous knowledge on bio-resources management for livelihood of the people of Sikkim. Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge. Jan-2009; Vol. 8(1), pp. 56-64.
12 Mustard Brassica compestris Tori Sarson, Kalo Tori, Payolotori, Tori... Sikkim and Darjeeling September - October February- March 1. Subba, J. R.. Indigenous knowledge on bio-resources management for livelihood of the people of Sikkim. Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge. Jan-2009; Vol. 8(1), pp. 56-64.
13 Leaf Mustard Brassica juncea variety rugosa Rayo Sag Phoppa rayo, Rayo, Chringla rayo, Chille rayo... Sikkim and Darjeeling September- October February- March 1. Subba, J. R.. Indigenous knowledge on bio-resources management for livelihood of the people of Sikkim. Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge. Jan-2009; Vol. 8(1), pp. 56-64.
14 Perilla Perilla frutescens var. frutescens  Silam Kalo Silam, Seto Silam... Sikkim and Darjeeling March - May July - August 1. Subba, J. R.. Indigenous knowledge on bio-resources management for livelihood of the people of Sikkim. Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge. Jan-2009; Vol. 8(1), pp. 56-64.
15 Niger Seeds Guizotica abyssinica Fillingay Kalo Fillingay... Sikkim May - June September - October 1. Subba, J. R.. Indigenous knowledge on bio-resources management for livelihood of the people of Sikkim. Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge. Jan-2009; Vol. 8(1), pp. 56-64.
16 Pea Pisum sativum Matar Dentamey, Damthangey, Arkel, Green Pearl, Dwarf (Tokita)... Sikkim and Darjeeling March- April July - August 1. Subba, J. R.. Indigenous knowledge on bio-resources management for livelihood of the people of Sikkim. Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge. Jan-2009; Vol. 8(1), pp. 56-64.
17 Beans Phaseolus sps. Bhori Suggepa (Huidesemi), Harey Semi ( Singtamey Semi), Dudhey Semi (Montullal), Jureli Semi (Ghew Semi),... Sikkim and Darjeeling March- September February- March 1. Subba, J. R.. Indigenous knowledge on bio-resources management for livelihood of the people of Sikkim. Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge. Jan-2009; Vol. 8(1), pp. 56-64.
18 Soyabeans Glycine sps. Bhatmas Kalo Bhatmas, Sainli Bhatmas, Seto Bhatmas... Sikkim and Darjeeling June- July October - November 1. Subba, J. R.. Indigenous knowledge on bio-resources management for livelihood of the people of Sikkim. Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge. Jan-2009; Vol. 8(1), pp. 56-64.
19 Cardamom Amomum subulatum Elaichi Varlangey, Golsey, Ramla, Ramsey, Sawney, Bebo, Seremna, Seto Golsey, Pink Golsey, Green Golsey, Dzo... Sikkim and Darjeeling April- May August- September 1. Rahman, H., & Karuppaiyan, R.. Agrobiodiversity of Sikkim. Department of Information and Public Relations, Government of Sikkim, Gangtok. 2011; .
20 Ginger Zingiber officinale Aaduwa Gorubathaney, Jorethangey, Bhaisey, Majhauley, Nadia, Nangrey or sano aduwa , Rio-de-Janeiro, Maran,... Sikkim March - April October - November 1. Rahman, H., & Karuppaiyan, R.. Agrobiodiversity of Sikkim. Department of Information and Public Relations, Government of Sikkim, Gangtok. 2011; .
21 Turmeric Curcuma longa Haldii Suroma, Kranti, Krishna, Ranga, Sobha, Sudarsana, Suguna, Roma, Lakadang, Dzongu local... Sikkim and Darjeeling March - April January- March 1. Gudade, B. A., Bora, S. S., Bhat, S. K., & Bhutia, T.. Rainfed Turmeric Cultivation Brings Handsome Return in Sikkim Condition. Popular Kheti. (July-September), 2015; Volume -3, Issue-3.