BJRI Kenaf HC-3

Variety: BJRI Kenaf HC-3

Popular/Local name: Bot kenaf

Main Features of the Variety

Developed byBangladesh Jute Research Institute,  Bangladesh
Method of development/originIsolated from Australian Germplasm by pure line selection
Year of release 2011
Main characteristics Stem green with coppery red, less prickle Leaf shape: Cordate, leaf color: Green

Field duration 130 -140 days for fibre.

Planting season and timeMid- April to  Mid – May
Harvesting time/Days to maturity150  for fiber
Yield(t/ha)Fiber yield    5.00-6.00 t/ha
Resistance/toleranceWater logging tolerant

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