Western Sarpanch ( Castor )
August 4, 2015Western-VJ66+(Plus) ( Castor )
August 4, 2015
- Mahogany (Red) colour, M2; Double Bloom, Blooms on stem, branches, lower and upper surfaces of leaves and also on capsules.
- Tall plant stature, elongated internodes, plant height ranges 110 – 120 cm. up to primary spike.
- Midlate maturity: 180 to 210 days.
- Convergent medium long primary branches 8-10, and profused secondary and tertiary branches.
- Conical, semi compact, medium long primary spikes (65-70 cm.)
- Average number of capsules on primary spike ranges 110 – 120
- Emergence of primary spike on 40 - 45 days, and matures in 110 - 120 days.
- Spiny, medium bold capsules
- Medium kernel size; Test weight of 100 kernels ranges 35-37 grams.
- High oil content 48-50%
- Tolerance to capsule borer and sucking pest.
- Resistance to wilt and root rot.
- Suitable for both rainfed and irrigated ecosystems.
