KHOBHUTTA

Maize Variety: Khoibhutta

Main Features of the Variety

 

Developed byBangladesh Agriculture Research Institute(BARI), Gazipur, Bangladesh
Method of development/originThe 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 length 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 popping quality (95%), and intermediate maturing.
Planting season and time Rabi: Mid- November to Mid- December
Harvesting timeRipening time require in rabi season 125-130 days and 90-100 days in Kharif season
YieldYield in Rabi season 3.5-4 t/ha and 2.5-3.5 t/ha in Kharif season
Quality of the product90-95% khai has found from Khaivuta and khai is large and tasty.

 

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