The present invention was related to the development of a novel, distinct high
yielding plant with rapid regeneration ability obtained through screening of the
somaclones in a methodical way for fast regeneration in the tissue culture stage
itself which was achieved by inventing the plant 'Kushal'. The plant yield higher
herbage with corresponding high essential oil when evaluated with available superior
varieties of mint in late planting condition during April when the fields are vacated
after the harvest of Rabi crop like wheat, chickpea, coriander etc. Further the
suckers required for commercial vegetative planting can be produced even in low
land condition as the plant is reasonably tolerant to water logging compared to
the best check 'Kosi'.