Western-VJ66+(Plus) ( Castor )
August 4, 2015Western-6+( Plus ) ( Castor )
August 4, 2015
- Green colour G3; Triple bloom; Blooms on stem, branches, lower and upper surfaces of leaves and on capsules.
- Medium plant stature, plant height ranges 100 – 105 cm (up to primary spike)
- Early maturity: 160 to 190 days.
- Elongated internodes, basal convergent primary branches (8 to 10)
- Conical medium long semi compact primary spike; 80 – 85 cm.
- Average number of capsules on Primary spike ranges 100 – 120
- Emergence of primary spike on 40 to 45 days; and matures around 100 to 105 days.
- Spiny, medium bold capsules
- Medium kernel size, test weight of 100 kernels ranges 28-30 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.
