Western Mukhi ( Castor )
August 4, 2015Western-VJ66 ( Castor )
August 4, 2015
- Green colour, G2; Double bloom; Blooms on stem, branches and lower surface of leaves.
- Tall plant stature, plant height ranges 100 – 110 cm. up to primary spike. Elongated internodes.
- Midlate maturity: 190 to 220 days.
- Semi divergent profuse primary branches (12-15)
- Conical, semi compact, extra long primary spike 100-110 cm.
- Average number of capsules on primary spike 170 – 180
- Emergence of primary spike on 50 - 55 days, and matures around in 130 - 140 days.
- Spiny, extra bold capsules
- Extra large kernel size, Test weight of 100 kernels ranges 40-42 grams.
- High oil content : 50-52%
- Tolerance to capsule borer and sucking pest.
- Resistance to wilt and root rot.
- Suitable for both rainfed and irrigated ecosystems.
