Chenopod (Bathua) Varieties Developed by IIVR
1. Kashi Bathua-2
| Notification year | 2019 (SVRC-UP) |
|---|---|
| Gazette Notification | S.O. 692 (E) dt. 05.02.2019 |
| Salient features |
Green coloured leaf, petiole and stem; Luxuriant plant growth with waxy pubescence on leaf; First picking starts 40 DAS and continues up to 120 days at regular interval |
| Yield | 350–375 q/ha |
| Recommended state | Uttar Pradesh |
| Special attributes | Excellent source of Vitamin C, Vitamin A, folic acid, minerals, phenolics with high antioxidant ability |
2. Kashi Bathua-4
| Notification year | 2019 (SVRC-UP) |
|---|---|
| Gazette Notification | S.O. 692 (E) dt. 05.02.2019 |
| Salient features |
Purplish-green coloured leaf, petiole and stem; Luxuriant growth with waxy pubescence on leaf; First picking starts 40 DAS and continues up to 120 days at regular interval |
| Yield | 400–425 q/ha |
| Recommended state | Uttar Pradesh |