BARI Chola -8
CHICKPEA VARIETY: BARI Chola -8
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 | High yielding variety, erect type stature with large and green leaflets. Plant height 60-65 cm, leaf sheath large and color green, in immature stage to mature stage stem light green color, flower white, seed slightly round shape, skin smooth and white color, seed more larger than local variety, 1000 seed weight 220 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. |
| Harvesting time | Ripening time 125-130 days |
| Yield | 1500 kg/ha |
| Resistance/tolerance | Resistances to Fusarium wilt disease. |
