BARI Chola -7

CHICKPEA VARIETY: BARI Chola -7
Main Features of the Variety
Developed by | Bangladesh Agriculture Research Institute(BARI), Gazipur, Bangladesh |
Method of development/origin | Origin ICRISAT |
Year of release | 1998 |
Main characteristics | Erect type stature with large and green leaflets, light brown color seed coat and larger than the local variety, plant height 55 -60 cm and medium wide, leaf sheath medium and color light green, in immature stage stem have light pigment, seed slightly round shape, skin smooth and color bright brownish yellow, 100 seed weight 17-18 g. |
Planting season and time | Rabi, 20th November to 10th December for barind area last week of October to first week of November. Flower initiation time 55-60 days ,late planting life time is decline proportionally. |
Harvesting time | Ripening time 125-130 days |
Yield | Yield 2.5 t/ha |
Resistance/tolerance | Resistance to Fusarium wilt disease and tolerant to Botrytis grey mold disease. |