BARI SWEET POTATO-6
SWEET POTATO VARIETY: BARI SWEET POTATO-6
Main Features of the Variety
| Developed by | Bangladesh Agriculture Research Institute(BARI), Gazipur, Bangladesh |
| Method of development/origin | Introduced from CIP, Peru |
| Year of release | 2004 |
| Main characteristics | Vine deep and light green, apical of vine slight hairy, leaf large, serrated and green, tuber parabola shape, skin of tuber light red, flesh deep cream color, flesh dry, average tuber weight 220g, crop duration 120-130 days. This variety is cultivated throughout the Bangladesh. |
| Planting season and time | Rabi, Mid October to Mid-November |
| Yield | 40-50 t/ha |
| Resistance/tolerance | Tolerant to salt stress and weevil attack lower |
| Quality of the product | Dry Matter (%) 35, Vitamin A 800 IU/100 g fresh weight |
