BARI MULA-2 (PINKY)
RADISH VARIETY OF BARI MULA-2 (PINKY)
Main Features of the Variety
| Developed by | Bangladesh Agriculture Research Institute(BARI), Gazipur, Bangladesh |
| Method of development/origin | South East Asia collection |
| Year of release | 1996 |
| Main characteristics | Tropical OP radish variety, potentiality of seed production locally. Root are cylindrical with attractive pink color, not hairy leaf, as a result very suitable for leafy vegetable. Brunch root not there, not hollow inside of radish. Radish 25-35 cm long. Each radish weight 800-900g. Tasty and slight pungency. Life time 70-80 days and 145-155 days for seed production. |
| Planting season and time | Optimum sowing time September to October |
| Harvesting time | Become ready for harvest after 40-45 days of sowing and up to almost 75 days suitable for edible. |
| Yield | 55-60t/ha, seed yield 0.9-1.1t/ha |
| Quality of the product | Edible roots are very crispy and slight pungent. |
