Western-VJ66 ( Castor )
August 4, 2015Western-6 ( 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, semi condensed internodes, plant height ranges 100 – 110 cm. up to primary spike.
- Midlate maturity: 190 to 220 days.
- Semi convergent long primary branches (10-12), and profused secondary and tertiary branches.
- Conical, semi compact, long primary spike 70-75 cm.
- Average number capsules on primary spike ranges 125 – 130.
- Emergence of primary spike on 45 - 50 days, and matures in 115 - 125 days.
- Spiny, bold capsules
- Large kernel size; Test weight of 100 kernels ranges 35-37 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.
