Amaranth (Chaulai) Varieties Developed by IIVR
1. Kashi Chaulai-1
| Notification year | 2024 (SVRC-UP) |
|---|---|
| Gazette Notification | S.O. 1362(E) dt. 12.03.2024 |
| Salient features |
Plant height 40–45 cm; stem diameter 1.35 cm at 1st cutting; Upper leaf colour greenish-purple and lower leaf light purple with purple veins; First green harvest starts after 4–5 weeks of sowing |
| Yield | 280-320 q/ha |
| Recommended state | Uttar Pradesh |
2. Kashi Suhaavani
| Notification year | 2019 (SVRC-UP) |
|---|---|
| Gazette Notification | S.O. 692 (E) dt. 05.02.2019 |
| Salient features |
Plant height 40–45 cm; stem diameter 1.35 cm at 1st cutting; green leaf and stem; Soft and succulent leaves (8.22 cm long × 8.06 cm wide) with prominent veins; First green harvest starts after 4–5 weeks of sowing |
| Yield | 300–350 q/ha |
| Recommended state | Uttar Pradesh |
| Special attributes |
March sowing: 130–150 days; August sowing: 90–110 days |
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