BARI BEGUN -1(UTTARA)
BRINJAL VARIETY: BARI BEGUN -1(UTTARA)
Main Features of the Variety
| Developed by | Bangladesh Agriculture Research Institute(BARI), Gazipur, Bangladesh |
| Method of development/origin | Local germplasm |
| Year of release | 1985 |
| Main characteristics | High fruit yielding cluster type brinjal variety, prolific bearer, borne in cluster. Plant short and bushy, color of leaf and branch light violet, fruit narrow and tall 18-20cm, skin thin, flesh soft. fruit/plant 100-150, life time 130-140 days. This variety is cultivated all over Bangladesh in winter season. |
| Planting season and time | Rabi, October, Early variety |
| Harvesting time | Within 70-80 days after transplantation fruit harvest start and harvest up to 3-4 month |
| Yield | 60-65 t/ha |
| Resistance/tolerance | Bacteria wilt tolerant, top and fruit borer attract comparatively lower. |
| Quality of the product | High antioxidant |
Photo Source: BARI Projukti Hand Book