Western-6 ( Castor )
August 4, 2015Anantharsh – 9 ( Cluster )
August 4, 2015
- Green colour, G3; Triple bloom; Blooms on stem, branches, lower and upper surfaces of leaves and also on capsules.
- Medium plant stature, plant height ranges 90 – 100 cm, upto primary spike condensed internodes.
- Midlate maturity: 180 to 220 days.
- Basal convergent Primary branches (12-15)
- Conical, Semi compact, long primary spike; 90-100 cm.
- Average number capsules on Primary spike 120 – 130
- Emergence of primary spike on 45 to 50 days, and matures around 120 - 130 days.
- Spiny, bold capsules
- Large kernel size, Test weight of 100 kernels ranges 30-32 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.
