Khoibhutta
MAIZE VARIETY: Khoibhutta
Main Features of the Variety
| Developed by | Bangladesh Agriculture Research Institute(BARI), Gazipur, Bangladesh |
| Method of development/origin | The variety was selected from a Thai popcorn line. |
| Year of release | 1986 |
| Main characteristics | It is a composite variety of popcorn. There is a presence of deep anthocyanin and 1st leaf sheath and medium pigmentation in leaf sheath at 2-leaf stage.Plant height is medium (165-180cm) and ear height 70-80cm. Kernels are small size, 1000 grain weight 140-150 g, kernels are yellow flint type. Upper portion of leaf is smaller than lower portion, high poping quality (95%). Intermediate maturing. |
| Planting season and time | Rabi: Mid November to mid December |
| Harvesting time | Ripening time require in rabi season 125-130 days and 90-100 days in karif season |
| Yield | Yeld in rabi season 3.5-4 t/ha and 2.5-3.5 t/ha in karif season |
| Quality of the product | 90-95% khoi has found from khoibhutta and khoi is large and tasty. |