Western Maruti ( Castor )

Western Shurvir ( Moong )
August 8, 2015
Western Samarth ( Till )
August 8, 2015

  • Mahogany (Red) colour, M3; Triple Bloom, Blooms on stem, branches, lower and upper surfaces of leaves and also on capsules.
  • Tall plant stature, semi condensed internodes, plant height 140 – 150 cm. up to primary spike.
  • Midlate maturity: 180 to 210 days.
  • Semi convergent medium long primary branches (10-12), and profused secondary and tertiary branches.
  • Cylindrical semi compact, medium long primary spike (65-70 cm.)
  • Average number capsules on primary spike ranges 130 – 140.
  • Emergence of primary spike on 45 - 50 days, and matures in 125 - 135 days.
  • Semi spiny, medium bold capsules
  • Medium kernel size, test weight of 100 kernels ranges 32-34 grams.
  • High oil content 50-52%
  • Tolerance to capsule borer and sucking pest.
  • Resistance to wilt and tolerance to botrytis (Grey mold).
  • Suitable for both rainfed and irrigated ecosystems.