Basella (Poi) Varieties Developed by IIVR

1. Kashi Poi-1

Notification year	2019 (SVRC-UP)
Gazette Notification	S.O. 692 (E) dt. 05.02.2019
Salient features	Green vines/stem with green succulent leaves; First picking starts 40 days after transplanting & continues up to 220–230 days at 20–30 days interval
Yield	500–510 q/ha
Recommended state	Uttar Pradesh

2. Kashi Poi-2

Notification year	2019 (SVRC-UP)
Gazette Notification	S.O. 692 (E) dt. 05.02.2019
Salient features	Fast growing variety with bush type, green stems and leaves; First picking starts 38–40 days after transplanting and continues up to 140–150 days at 20–30 days interval
Yield	600-620 q/ha
Recommended state	Uttar Pradesh

3. Kashi Poi-3

Notification year	2019 (SVRC-UP)
Gazette Notification	S.O. 692 (E) dt. 05.02.2019
Salient features	Fast growing plant having twinning growth habit; Red stem and mid ribs & high betalain content; First picking starts 40 days after transplanting & continues up to days at 20–25 days interval
Yield	600–610 q/ha
Recommended state	Uttar Pradesh
Special attributes	Suitable for year-round cultivation