BJRI VM-1
Variety: BJRI VM-1
Popular/Local name: Chukur
Main Features of the Variety
Developed by | Bangladesh Jute Research Institute, Bangladesh |
Method of development/origin | Pure line selection |
Year of release | 2010 |
Main characteristics | Stem coppery red with branches, leaf lobed, dark green, smooth, sour and tasty, leaf margin weavy, flower yellow, inside middle deep brown, leaf and calyx are edible, fruit capsule. Fruit is called chukur which is used for cooking and the preparation of jam, jelly etc. Field duration 100 days for vegetable. |
Planting season and time | First April to late June |
Harvesting time/Days to maturity | 150 days |
Yield(t/ha) | Green leaves 7789 , Valyx 2000-2055 |
Resistance/tolerance | Drought and Nematode resistance |