BARI Piaz-2(Summer)
VARIETY: BARI Piaz-2(Summer)
Main Features of the Variety
Developed by | Bangladesh Agriculture Research Institute (BARI), Gazipur, Bangladesh |
Method of development/origin | Introduced from India |
Year of release | 1999 |
Main characteristics | Plant height 35-45 cm, bulb type single (non splitted) and round, bulb color reddish, unit bulb weight 50-70 g, pungency, TSS 12-15%. Specially cultivated in kharif/summer season, short duration crop. |
Planting season and time | Summer(year round): Mid February to 1st week of September (for bulb production); Last week of October to 2nd week of November (for seed production) |
Yield | 18-22t/ha (bulb); 350-400kg/ha (seed) |
Resistance/ tolerance | Comparatively less infestation of pest and diseases |