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Cauliflower Varieties — IIVR

Cauliflower Varieties Developed by IIVR

Kashi Gobhi-25

1. Kashi Gobhi-25

Notification year2019 (SVRC-UP)
Gazette NotificationS.O. 692 (E) dt. 05.02.2019
Salient features Katki / November maturity (first fortnight of November at ~25°C)
Curds harvestable in 60–70 days after transplanting
Curds whitish, Midium compact,
Marketable curd weight 450–650 g
Yield200–220 q/ha
Recommended stateUttar Pradesh
Special attributesFree from riciness & leafiness
Kashi Agahani

2. Kashi Agahani

Notification year2008 (AICRP-VC)
Gazette NotificationS.O. 2978(E) dt. 26.12.2008
Salient featuresMid-late maturity type
Yield250–280 q/ha
Recommended statesBihar, Jharkhand, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh
Kashi Kunwari

3. Kashi Kunwari

Notification year2006 (AICRP-VC)
Gazette NotificationS.O. 597(E) dt. 24.04.2006
Salient features Early maturity group
Curds semi-dome shaped, white, compact, fine texture
Average weight 300–450 g
Yield300–350 q/ha
Recommended statesBihar, Jharkhand, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh
Special attributesSuitable sowing at end of June–July in plains

Cultivation Details

AspectDetails
Botanical NameBrassica oleracea var. botrytis
Popular VarietiesKashi Gobhi-25
Climatic Requirements 20–30°C for growth;
25±2°C required for curd initiation & development
Soil TypeFertile, well-drained loam; pH 6.0–7.0
Sowing TimeJuly–August
Seed Rate400–450 g/ha
TransplantingAug–Sept; 4–5 week seedlings; 45×45 cm spacing
Fertilizer Requirement120 kg N, 60 kg P₂O₅, 50 kg K₂O + FYM 20–25 t/ha
IrrigationRegular, especially during curd formation
Weed ControlManual weeding 2–3 times; earthing-up at 40–45 DAT
Harvesting60–70 days after transplanting
Yield20–25 t/ha
Post-HarvestCool storage & careful handling
Major DiseasesBlack rot, Damping-off, Alternaria leaf spot, Downy mildew
Major PestsCutworms, Diamondback moth, Aphids, Cabbage butterfly
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