Western Jeshtha
December 28, 2024Western Surya
December 30, 2024
- Mahogany (Red) colour, M3; Triple Bloom; Blooms on stem branches and lower and upper surfaces of leaves, and also on capsules.
- Medium plant stature, semi condensed internodes; plant height 110 – 115 cm. upto primary spike.
- Midlate maturity: 180 to 210 days.
- Semi convergent medium long primary branches (8-10), and profused secondary and tertiary branches.
- Cylindrical semi compact medium long spike: 70-80 cm.
- Average number of capsules on primary spike ranges 130 – 140.
- Emergence of primary spike on 50 - 55 days, and matures around 120 - 130 days.
- Spiny, medium bold capsules
- Medium kernel size, test weight of 100 kernels ranges 30-32 grams.
- High oil content : 50-52%
- Tolerance to capsule borers and sucking pest.
- Resistance to wilt and root rot.
- Suitable for both rainfed and irrigated ecosystems.
