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Bitter gourd - Hirkani

Release year 1991
Name of Institute /
AICRP on Vegetable Crops, MPKV, Rahuri
University
Soil type Sandy loam rich in organic matter
Climate Moderate warm temperature
Sowing Time / Kharif : June-July first week
Planting period Summer : January-February
Seed Rate
1 kg
(Per acre)
Crop duration 180 days
Productivity 140 q/ha
Characters / Fruits are dark green, 15-20 cm long, Prominent prickles on fruits, Fruits
features are tapering both ends

Bitter gourd – Phule Green Gold

Release year 1996
Name of Institute / AICRP on Vegetable Crops, MPKV,
University Rahuri
Soil type Sandy loam rich in organic matter
Climate Moderate warm temperature
Sowing Time / Planting Kharif : June-July first week
period Summer : January-February
Seed Rate
1 kg
(Per acre)
Crop duration 150-180 days
Productivity 225-250 q/ha
Fruits dark green, 20-22 cm long, Tolerant to downy mildew,
Characters / features
Prominent prickles on fruits

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Bitter gourd – Phule Ujwala

Release year 1999
Name of Institute / AICRP on Vegetable Crops, MPKV,
University Rahuri
Soil type Sandy loam rich in organic matter
Climate Moderate warm temperature
Sowing Time / Planting Kharif : June-July first week
period Summer : January-February
Seed Rate
1 kg
(Per acre)
Crop duration 180 days
Productivity 147 q/ha
Fruits dark green, Medium in length and prickled, Excellent
Characters / features shelf-life and suitable for long distance market, Tolerant to
Downey mildew

Bitter gourd – Phule Priyanka (F1 Hybrid)

Release year 1999
Name of Institute / AICRP on Vegetable Crops, MPKV,
University Rahuri
Soil type Sandy loam rich in organic matter
Climate Moderate warm temperature
Sowing Time / Planting Kharif : June-July first week
period Summer : January-February
Seed Rate
600 g
(Per acre)
Crop duration 180 days
Productivity 200 q/ha
Foliage colour dark green, Fruit length 20-22 cm, Tolerant to
Characters / features
Downey mildew, Prominent prickles on fruits

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Brinjal- Manjari Gota

Release year 1965

Name of Institute / AICRP on Vegetable Crops, MPKV,
University Rahuri
Well drained silt loam or clay loam
Soil type
soils rich in organic matter
Warm season crop with temperature
Climate
range of 25-27o C.
Kharif seed sowing June second week & transplanting; July-
Sowing Time / Planting August
period Summer seed sowing January second week & transplanting;
February last week
Seed Rate
200 g
(Per acre)
Crop duration 180 days
Productivity 250 q/ha
Plants medium tall and spreading, Spines on leaf, midribs and
Characters / features
pedicel of fruits, Fruits round purple with white strips

Brinjal- Vaishali

Release year 1985

Name of Institute / AICRP on Vegetable Crops, MPKV,
University Rahuri
Well drained silt loam or clay loam
Soil type
soils rich in organic matter
Warm season crop with temperature
Climate
range of 25-27o C.
Kharif seed sowing June second week & transplanting July-
Sowing Time / Planting August
period Summer seed sowing January second week & transplanting
February last week
Seed Rate
200 g
(Per acre)
Crop duration 180-190 days
Productivity 350 q/ha
Plant medium tall and spreading, Fruits are in cluster of 3-4,
Characters / features
Fruit oblong, purple with white strips

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Brinjal- Pragati

Release year 1988

Name of Institute / AICRP on Vegetable Crops, MPKV,
University Rahuri
Well drained silt loam or clay loam
Soil type
soils rich in organic matter
Warm with temperature range of 25-
Climate
27o C.
Kharif seed sowing June second week & transplanting July-
Sowing Time / Planting August
period Summer seed sowing January second week & transplanting
February last week
Seed Rate
200 g
(Per acre)
Crop duration 180-190 days
Productivity 350 q/ha
Plant are hardy, resistance to lodging, fruits are tasty, Fruits are
Characters / features in clusters with spines on pedicel, Egg shaped, purple with white
strips fruits

Brinjal- Krishna (F1 Hybrid)

Release year 1991

Name of Institute / AICRP on Vegetable Crops, MPKV,
University Rahuri
Well drained silt loam or clay loam
Soil type
soils rich in organic matter
Warm with temperature range of 25-
Climate
27o C.
Kharif seed sowing June second week & transplanting; July-
Sowing Time / Planting August
period Summer seed sowing January second week & transplanting;
February last week
Seed Rate
60 g
(Per acre)
Crop duration 180-190 days
Productivity 400 q/ha
Plant are hardy, resistance to lodging, fruits are tasty, Fruits are
Characters / features borne in solitary with spines on pedicel, Egg shaped, purple with
white strips fruits

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Brinjal- Phule Harit (Roasting/Bharta Purpose)

Release year 2002

Name of Institute / AICRP on Vegetable Crops, MPKV,
University Rahuri
Well drained silt loam or clay loam
Soil type
soils rich in organic matter
Warm with temperature range of 25-
Climate
27o C.
Kharif seed sowing June second week & transplanting; July-
Sowing Time / Planting August
period Summer seed sowing January second week & transplanting;
February last week
Seed Rate
200 g
(Per acre)
Crop duration 180 days
Productivity 300 q/ha
Good for Kharif season, The fruit colour is pale green with white
Characters / features strips at tip, The average weight of fruit is about 190 g, The fruits
are tender and less spiny, Good for roasting (Bharta) purpose

Brinjal- Phule Arjun (F1 Hybrid)

Release year 2011

Name of Institute / AICRP on Vegetable Crops, MPKV,
University Rahuri
Well drained silt loam or clay loam
Soil type
soils rich in organic matter
Warm with temperature range of 25-
Climate
27o C.
Kharif seed sowing June second week & transplanting; July-
Sowing Time / Planting August
period Summer seed sowing January second week & transplanting;
February last week
Seed Rate
60 g
(Per acre)
Crop duration 175-180 days
Productivity 450 q/ha
Good for Kharif and Summer season, The fruit colour is green
Characters / features with purple and white strips, The average weight of fruit is 60 g,
The fruits are oval, tender and spiny

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Bottle gourd- Samrat

Release year 1992

Name of Institute / AICRP on Vegetable Crops, MPKV,
University Rahuri
Soil type Sandy loam soil

Climate Optimal temperature range of 24-27oC.

Sowing Time / Planting Kharif : June-July
period Summer : January-February
Seed Rate
600 g
(Per acre)
Crop duration 150-180 days
Productivity 400-500 q/ha
Fruits 30-40 cm long and perfectly cylindrical in shape, Fruits
Characters / features green in colour with dense pubescence and good keeping quality,
Good for box packing

Cucumber- Himangi

Release year 1992

Name of Institute / AICRP on Vegetable Crops, MPKV,
University Rahuri
Soil type Well drained fertile soil
Climate Warm climate
Sowing Time / Planting Kharif : June-July
period Summer : January-February
Seed Rate
600 g
(Per acre)
Crop duration 100-110 days
Productivity 190 q/ha
Characters / features Fruits white in colour and resistant to bronzing, Good shelf life,

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Cucumber- Phule Shubhangi

Release year 1999

Name of Institute / AICRP on Vegetable Crops, MPKV,
University Rahuri
Soil type Well drained fertile soil
Climate Warm climate
Sowing Time / Planting Kharif : June-July
period Summer : January-February
Seed Rate
600 g
(Per acre)
Crop duration 100-110 days
Productivity 180 q/ha
Stem light green and fruits green in colour, Fruit surface smooth
Characters / features
with trichomes, Tolerant to Powdery Mildew disease

Cucumber- Phule Prachi

Release year 2001

Name of Institute / AICRP on Vegetable Crops, MPKV,
University Rahuri
Soil type Well drained fertile soil

Climate Warm climate

Sowing Time / Planting Kharif : June-July

period Summer : January-February
Seed Rate
600 g
(Per acre)
Crop duration 90 days
Productivity 360 q/ha
Fruits are yellowish white colour, suitable for green house
Characters / features
cultivation

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Chilli - Musalwadi Selection

Release year 1988

Name of Institute / AICRP on Vegetable Crops, MPKV,
University Rahuri
Soil type Sandy loam
Climate Warm humid climate
Sowing Time / Planting
Kharif seed sowing May second week to last week of June
period
Seed Rate
300 g
(Per acre)
Crop duration 180 days
Productivity Red dry fruits 19 q/ha
Plants tall, spreading, foliage dark green, Fruits smooth, medium
Characters / features long, mature fruits dark green with black patches, Ripe fruits
dark red with retentive colour, Tolerant to die-back and wilt

Chilli- Phule Jyoti

Release year 1995

Name of Institute / AICRP on Vegetable Crops, MPKV,
University Rahuri
Soil type Sandy loam
Climate Warm humid climate
Sowing Time / Planting
Kharif seed sowing May second week to last week of June
period
Seed Rate
300 g
(Per acre)
Crop duration 190 days
Green fruits yield 250 q/ha
Productivity
Red dry fruits yield 24 q/ha
Plants tall and spreading with branching habit from ground level,
Leaves are broad and dark green, Fruits smooth, medium and
Characters / features
cluster of 5-6 with pendent habit, Tolerant to thrips, mites and
wilt

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Chilli - Agnirekha

Release year 1996

Name of Institute / AICRP on Vegetable Crops, MPKV,
University Rahuri
Soil type Sandy loam
Climate Warm humid climate
Sowing Time / Planting
Kharif seed sowing May second week to last week of June
period
Seed Rate
160-200 g
(Per acre)
Crop duration 180 days
Green fruits yield 250 q/ha,
Productivity
Red dry 28 q/ha
Fruits long, bold, smooth, light green, Plants tall and spreading,
Characters / features
Recommended for summer for green fruits

Chilli - Phule Suryamukhi

Release year 1996

Name of Institute / AICRP on Vegetable Crops, MPKV,
University Rahuri
Soil type Sandy loam
Climate Warm humid climate
Sowing Time / Planting
Kharif seed sowing May second week to last week of June
period
Seed Rate
300 g
(Per acre)
Crop duration 190 days
Green fruits yield 190 q/ha
Productivity
Red dry yield 22 q/ha.
Plants tall, spreading with branching habit from ground level,
Characters / features Leaves are broad and dark green, Fruits smooth, medium and
cluster of 5-6 and upright erect, Tolerant to thrips and wilt

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Chilli - Phule Mukta

Release year 1999

Name of Institute / AICRP on Vegetable Crops, MPKV,
University Rahuri
Soil type Sandy loam
Climate Warm humid climate
Sowing Time / Planting
Kharif seed sowing May second week to last week of June
period
Seed Rate
300 g
(Per acre)
Crop duration 210 days
Productivity Red dry fruit yield 17 q/ha
Foliage colour dark green, Fruiting habit solitary pendant,
Average fruit length is 7.2 cm Fruits colour dark green, which
Characters / features turns red after ripening, and surface is smooth, Excellent colour
retention of dry red fruits, Resistant to powdery mildew and
moderately resistant to thrips and mites

Chilli - Phule Sai

Release year 2000

Name of Institute / Agricultural Reseach Station,
University Gadhinglaj
Soil type Medium to Deep Black
Agro ecological zone an7, 9 and 12 on
‘C’ of soil of sub-montane zone of
Climate
Maharashtra. i.e. agro ecological
situation no.3,4 and 5
Sowing Time / Planting
June Last Week to July Second week
period
Seed Rate
400 gms
(Per acre)
Crop duration 150-160 days
Productivity 15-16 qts/ ha
Foliage color : Dark green, Fruit color (Unripe): Dark green,
Characters / features Fruit color (Ripened): Dark red, Fruit orientation : Pendent, Fruit
surface: Plastic

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Snake Gourd- Phule Vaibhav

Release year 2001

Name of Institute / AICRP on Vegetable Crops, MPKV,
University Rahuri
Soil type Sandy loam soil
Optimal temperature range of 24-27o
Climate
C.
Sowing Time / Planting
Kharif and Summer season
period
Seed Rate
1 kg
(Per acre)
Crop duration 190 days
Productivity 285 q/ha
Foliage colour green with dark green stem, Fruit colour white
Characters / features with green strips and smooth surface, Tolerant to Downey
mildew under field conditions

Dolichos bean- Phule Gauri

Release year 2001

Name of Institute / AICRP on Vegetable Crops, MPKV,
University Rahuri
Soil type Sandy loam soil

Optimal temperature range of 24-27o

Climate
C.

Sowing Time / Planting Kharif : June-July, Rabi : Sept.-Oct., Summer : February

period
Seed Rate
1.0 kg
(Per acre)
Crop duration 180-200 days
Productivity 260 q/ha
Stem colour green with white flowers, pod colour whitish green,
Pod shape flat and slightly curved, Fruit surface smooth, Tolerant
Characters / features
to leaf miner and pod borer, Moderately resistant to anthracnose
and leaf spot under field conditions

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Dolichos bean- Phule Ashwini

Release year 2004

Name of Institute / AICRP on Vegetable Crops, MPKV,
University Rahuri
Soil type Sandy loam soil

Optimal temperature range of 24-27o

Climate
C.

Sowing Time / Planting Kharif : June-July, Rabi : Sept.-Oct., Summer : February

period
Seed Rate
1.0 kg
(Per acre)
Crop duration 160-180 days
Productivity 260 q/ha
Pods are straight and dark green colour, pold length 10-15 cm.,
Characters / features
climbing type, stabile for local market.

Dolichos bean- Phule Suruchi

Release year 2009

Name of Institute /
N.A.R.P, Ganeshkhind, Pune
University

Soil type Light to medium and well drained.

Climate Subtropical

Sowing Time / Planting Kharif-June-July,

period Summer-January-February.
Seed Rate
12-15 kg
(Per acre)
Crop duration 90-100 days
Productivity 85-90 q/ha
Pods straight slightly curved, attractive green colour with purples
Characters / features
tinge at both edges
Remark Suitable for cultivation in Western Maharashtra

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Sponge gourd - Prajakta

Release year 1999

Name of Institute /
N.A.R.P, Ganeshkhind, Pune
University

Soil type Medium to deep and well drained.

Climate Subtropical
Sowing Time / Planting Kharif - June-July,
period Summer - January-February
Seed Rate 1-1.5 kg
(Per acre)
Crop duration 140-150 days
140-150 q/ha
Productivity
Fruits medium green, straight, slender, tapering at ends and flesh
Characters / features
colour pure white
Remark Suitable for cultivation in Western Maharashtra

Sponge gourd - Phule Komal (F1 Hybrid)

Release year 2017

Name of Institute / AICRP on Vegetable Crops, MPKV,
University Rahuri
Soil type Sandy loam soil
Climate Optimal temperature range of 24-27oC.
Sowing Time / Planting Kharif : June-July
period Summer : January-February
Seed Rate
1.0-1.5 kg
(Per acre)
Crop duration 135-155 days
Productivity 210-220 q/ha
Attractive, shiny green, cylindrical fruits, Average weight of fruit
111.93 g., Moderately resistant to powdery mildew, downy
Characters / features
mildew diseases and pests fruit fly, leaf miner, white fly and
thrips at field condition

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Broccoli - Ganesh Broccoli

Release year 2006

Name of Institute
N.A.R.P, Ganeshkhind, Pune
/ University
Soil type Light to medium and well drained.

Climate Subtropical
Rabi season
Sowing Time / Planting
Seed sowing - 25th September to 25th October
period
Transplanting - 25th October to 25th November
Seed Rate
200-250 g
(Per acre)
Crop duration 60-70 days
Productivity 65-70 q/ha
Curds are attractive dark green compact, dome shaped with
Characters / features
average weight -180-200 g
Remark Suitable for cultivation in Western Maharashtra

Cluster bean- Phule Guar

Release year 2016

Name of Institute / AICRP on Vegetable Crops, MPKV,
University Rahuri
Soil type Sandy loam soil

Climate Optimal temperature range of 30-35o C.

Sowing Time / Planting Kharif : June-July

period Summer : January-February
Seed Rate
5-6 kg
(Per acre)
Crop duration 100 to 105 days
Kharif : 104.00 q/ha
Productivity
Summer : 153.00 q/ha
Attractive light green pods, pod length 6 cm, average weight of
Characters / features
50 pods is 41 g, Moderately resistant to powdery mildew disease

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Okra - Kirti

Release year 1999

Name of Institute / AICRP on Vegetable Crops, MPKV,
University Rahuri
Medium, fertile and well drained.
Soil type

Climate Subtropical
Sowing Time / Planting
Kharif-June-July, Summer- January-February
period
Seed Rate 6 kg
(Per acre)
Crop duration 100-125 days
Productivity 160 q /ha
Fruits are green with red tinge, suitable for kharif and summer
Characters / features
season

Okra - Phule Utkarsha

Release year 2003

Name of Institute /
N.A.R.P, Ganeshkhind, Pune
University

Soil type Medium, fertile and well drained.

Climate Subtropical
Sowing Time / Planting
Kharif-June-July, Summer- January-February
period
Seed Rate
6-7 kg
(Per acre)
Crop duration 110-120 days
Productivity 220-230 q /ha
Characters / features Fruits are dark green with five ridges, tender, attractive, shining.
Remark Suitable for cultivation in Western Maharashtra

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Okra - Phule Vimukta

Release year 2016

Name of Institute /
N.A.R.P, Ganeshkhind, Pune
University

Soil type Medium, fertile and well drained.

Climate Subtropical

Sowing Time / Planting Kharif - June-July,

period Summer - January-February
Seed Rate
6-7 kg
(Per acre)
Crop duration 110-120 days
Productivity 200-210 q/ha
Attractive green colour fruits with shinning. Resistant to yellow
Characters / features
vein mosaic virus disease
Remark Suitable for cultivation in Western Maharashtra

Lettuce - Padma

Release year 2015

Name of Institute /
N.A.R.P, Ganeshkhind, Pune
University

Soil type Light to medium and well drained.

Climate Subtropical
Sowing Time / Planting Seed sowing -25th September to 25th October
period Transplanting -25th October to 25th November
Seed Rate
200-250 g
(Per acre)
Crop duration 35-45 days
Productivity 290 -300 q/ha
Attractive green and crispy leaves Moderately resistant to downy
Characters / features mildew and as well as aphids and cutworms High content of
vitamin A and dietary fiber
Remark Suitable for cultivation in Western Maharashtra

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Ridge gourd -Phule Sucheta

Release year 2001

Name of Institute / AICRP on Vegetable Crops, MPKV,
University Rahuri
Soil type Sandy loam soil
Climate Optimal temperature range of 24-27oC.
Sowing Time / Planting Kharif : June-July
period Summer : January-February
Seed Rate
1 kg
(Per acre)
Crop duration 140-150 days
Productivity 120 q/ha
Foliage colour dark green, Fruit colour green with prominent
Characters / features ridges on fruit, Tolerant to Downey mildew and Powdery mildew
under field conditions

Pea - Phule Priya

Release year 2010

Name of Institute / AICRP on Vegetable Crops, MPKV,
University Rahuri
Soil type Sandy loam soil
Climate Cool season crop
Sowing Time / Planting
Rabi : October-November
period
Seed Rate
10 kg, 16 kg (sowing)
(Per acre)
Crop duration 100-110 days
Productivity 100-105 q/ha
Pods straight, green, tender, sweet, 8-10 grains per pod, Tolerant
Characters / features
to powdery mildew disease, Suitable for Rabi season,

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Tomato- Dhanshree

Release year 1992

Name of Institute / Tomato Improvement Project, MPKV,
University Rahuri
Soil type Medium Black
Climate Warm and Humid
Sowing -May-June, September – October, December – January
Sowing Time / Planting
Planting period- June –July, October – November, January -
period
February
Seed Rate
500gm/ha
(Per acre)
Crop duration 165 days
Productivity 45-50 t/ha
Semi indeterminate growth habit, Developed for local fresh
Characters / features
market, Medium round, Orange red fruits, High yield potential

Tomato- Bhagyashree

Release year 1992

Name of Institute / Tomato Improvement Project, MPKV,
University Rahuri
Soil type Medium Black

Climate Warm and Humid

Sowing- May-June, September – October, December – January
Sowing Time / Planting
Planting period- June –July, October – November, January -
period
February
Seed Rate
500gm/ha,
(Per acre)
Crop duration 165 days
Productivity 40-45
Determinate growth habit, Suitable for processing, , Rich in
Characters / features lycopene content, High juice percentage, Dark red fruits, High
yield potential

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Tomato- Rajashree (Hybrid)

Release year 1996

Name of Institute / Tomato Improvement Project, MPKV,
University Rahuri
Soil type Medium Black

Climate Warm and Humid

Sowing- May-June, September – October, December – January

Sowing Time / Planting
Planting period- June –July, October – November, January -
period
February
Seed Rate
100gm/ha
(Per acre)
Crop duration 175 days
Productivity 50-55 t/ha
Semi indeterminate growth habit, Large potato leaf type, , Oval
Characters / features round, Orange red fruits, Tolerant to viral diseases, High yield
potential

Tomato- Phule Raja (Hybrid)

Release year 2006

Name of Institute / Mahatma Phule Krishi
University Vidhyapeeth,Rahuri
Soil type Medium Black
Climate Warm and Humid
Sowing- May-June, September – October, December – January
Sowing Time / Planting
Planting period- June –July, October – November, January -
period
February
Seed Rate
100 gm/ha
(Per acre)
Crop duration 180 days
Productivity 55-60 t/ha
Indeterminate growth habit, Stout fruit, Oval round with thick
Characters / features pericarp, Orange red fruits, Moderately resistance to viral
diseases

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Tomato- Phule Kesari

Release year 2017

Name of Institute / Tomato Improvement Project, MPKV,
University Rahuri
Soil type Medium Black
Climate Warm and Humid
Sowing- May-June, September – October, December – January
Sowing Time / Planting
Planting period- June –July, October – November, January -
period
February
Seed Rate
500gm/ha
(Per acre)
Crop duration 150 days
Productivity 55-60 t/ha
Determinate growth habit, Developed for local fresh market,
Medium round, Orange fruits, Rich in B-carotene (5.93
Characters / features
mg/100g) content, Tolerant to thrips ,white fly & leaf curl and
spotted wilt virus

Cherry Tomato- Phule Jayshree

Release year 2018

Name of Institute / Tomato Improvement Project, MPKV,
University Rahuri
Soil type Medium Black

Climate Warm and Humid

Sowing- May-June, September – October, December – January

Sowing Time / Planting
Planting period- June –July, October – November, January -
period
February
Seed Rate
400-500 gm/ha
(Per acre)
Crop duration 165 days
Productivity 50 t/ha
Indeterminate growth habit, Round Fruit shape, Total Soluble
Characters / features Solid (6.30%), Orange red fruits, Moderately resistant to leaf curl
and spotted wilt virus

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Onion - Baswant-780

Release year 1986

Onion & Grape Research Station,
Name of Institute /
Pimpalgaon Baswant, Ta. Niphad,
University
Dist. Nashik
Soil type Medium black, well drained
Climate Warm and humid
Sowing Time / Planting Kharif :July-August
period Rangda : September-Mid October
Seed Rate
3 kg
(Per acre)
Crop duration Duration is 100-110 days.
Productivity Average yield is 250 q/ha.
Bulbs globose in shape with crimson red colour, 13 % TSS, Less
Characters / features
percentage of bolting, Average bulb weight- 90-100 g
Remark Recommended for Kharif planting in western Maharashtra

Onion - N-2-4-1

Release year 1987

Onion & Grape Research Station,
Name of Institute /
Pimpalgaon Baswant, Ta. Niphad,
University
Dist. Nashik
Soil type Medium black, well drained
Climate Cool climate
Sowing Time / Planting
October sowing and transplanting in December
period
Seed Rate
3 kg
(Per acre)
Crop duration 120-130 days
Productivity Average yield is 300-350 q/ha.
Bulbs are globose in shape with brick red colour which improves
Characters / features in storage, Excellent storage ability, Resistant to premature
bolting
Remark Released at national level for zone IV and VII

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Onion – N-53

Release year 1987

Onion & Grape Research Station,
Name of Institute /
Pimpalgaon Baswant, Ta. Niphad,
University
Dist. Nashik
Soil type Medium black, well drained
Climate Warm and humid
Sowing Time / Planting
Suitable for kharif season in Western as well as Northern India.
period
Seed Rate
3 kg
(Per acre)
Crop duration 90-100 days.
Productivity Average yield is 250 q/ha.
Bulbs medium size, flatish round and red in colour, Average bulb
Characters / features
weight -70-80 g
Recommended by Department of Agriculture during 1960 and
Remark released at National level during 1987. Suitable for kharif
season in Western as well as Northern India

Onion – Phule Safed (Dehydration purpose)

Release year 1994

Name of Institute / Scheme for Research on Onion
University Storage,MPKV,Rahuri

Soil type Medium black, well drained

Climate Cool to warm with dry

Sowing Time / Planting Kharif :July-August
period Rabi : October-November
Seed Rate (Per acre) 3-3.5 Kg.
Crop duration 120-125 days
Productivity 250-300 qtl/ha
Bulbs are globular in shape with attractive white colour, TSS is
Characters / features 13 %. Suitable for dehydration, Moderately resistant to purple
blotch and thrips, under field conditions
Remark Recommended for kharif Rangad and Rabi season

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Onion - Phule Suvarna

Release year 1996
Name of Institute / Scheme for Research on Onion
University Storage,MPKV,Rahuri
Soil type Medium black, well drained

Climate Cool to warm with dry

Sowing Time / Planting

Kharif :July-August, Rabi : October-November
period
Seed Rate (Per acre) 3-3.5 Kg.
Crop duration 120-125 days
Productivity 240 qtl/ha
It is useful for round the year plantation. Yellow coloured
variety suitable for export to Europe , Australia and America,
Pungency mild, TSS 11.5 % and excellent keeping quality ( 4-6
Characters / features
months). Suitable for both the rangada and rabi seasons,
Moderately resistant to purple blotch and thrips, under field
conditions
Remark Recommended for Rangad and Rabi season

Onion – Phule Samarth

Release year 2004
Name of Institute / Scheme for Research on Onion
University Storage,MPKV,Rahuri
Medium black, well
Soil type
drained

Climate Cool to warm with dry

Sowing Time / Planting

Kharif :July-August, Rangda : September- Mid October
period
Seed Rate (Per acre) 3-3.5 Kg.
Crop duration 90-100 days
Productivity 300 qtl/ha
Controlled vegetative growth coupled with rapid bulb develment,
early maturity, (75 – 90 days), natural foliage top fall, thin bulb
neck, dark red lustrous bulb colour, Globular bulb shape, high
Characters / features
yield potential for regular and late kharif season, and excellent
keeping quality (2-3 months), Moderately resistant to purple
blotch and thrips, under field conditions
Remark Recommended for Kharif and Rangada season

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Garlic- Godavari

Release year 1987

Name of Institute / AICRP on Vegetable Crops, MPKV,
University Rahuri
Soil type Medium black, well drained
Climate Cool season crop
Sowing Time / Planting
Rabi : October-November
period
Seed Rate
200 kg
(Per acre)
Crop duration 130-140 days
Productivity 150 q/ha
Bulbs medium size with 25-30 cloves, Cloves are pink in colour,
Characters / features
Tolerant to mites

Garlic- Sweta

Release year 1987

Name of Institute / AICRP on Vegetable Crops, MPKV,
University Rahuri
Soil type Medium black, well drained
Climate Cool season crop
Sowing Time / Planting
Rabi : October-November
period
Seed Rate
200 kg
(Per acre)
Crop duration 120-130 days
Productivity 130 q/ha
Bulb medium in size with 20-25 cloves, Cloves are white in
Characters / features
colour, Tolerant to thrips and mites

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Garlic- Phule Baswant

Release year 2007

Onion & Grape Research Station,
Name of Institute /
Pimpalgaon Baswant, Ta. Niphad,
University
Dist. Nashik
Soil type Medium black, well drained
Climate Rabi
Sowing Time / Planting
October/ 135- 150 days
period
Seed Rate
200kg / acre, spacing -15x 10 cm
(Per acre)
Crop duration 135- 150 days
Average yield is 154 q/ha.
Productivity
152.82 qtl/ha
Violet colour bulbs with medium size. Cloves Pink and
attractive, More sulphur content-46.14mg/100 g, responsible for
Characters / features
higher pungency, Bulb size big (25.11 g), big clove size( 0.97 g),
Moderately resistant to purple blotch and stemphyllium blight.
Remark Attractive violet colours bulbs, recommended for rabi season

Garlic- Phule Nilima

Release year 2014

Name of Institute / AICRP on Vegetable Crops, MPKV,
University Rahuri
Soil type Medium black, well drained
Climate Cool season crop
Sowing Time / Planting
Rabi : October-November
period
Seed Rate
200 kg
(Per acre)
Crop duration 140-150 days
Productivity 160-165 q/ha
Attractive violate coloured bulbs, Big bulb size, Moderately
Characters / features
resistant to purple blotch, thrips, mites under field conditions

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French bean - Phule Surekha

Release year 1997

Name of Institute /
N.A.R.P, Ganeshkhind, Pune
University
Soil type Light to medium and well drained
Climate Subtropical
Sowing Time / Planting
Kharif -June to July
period
Seed Rate
16 kg
(Per acre)
Crop duration 90-100 days
Productivity 150 q/ha
Pods are 9-10 cm long, flat, light green colour, curly lives,
Characters / features
resistant to vicucurus and rot.
Remark Suitable for cultivation in Western Maharashtra

French bean - Phule Suyash

Release year 2003

Name of Institute /
N.A.R.P, Ganeshkhind, Pune
University
Soil type Light to medium and well drained

Climate Subtropical

Sowing Time / Planting Kharif -June to July,

period Rabi - October to November
Seed Rate
25-30 kg
(Per acre)
Crop duration 70-80 days
Productivity 160-170 q/ha
Characters / features Attractive, tender, straight to slightly curved smooth green pods.
Remark Suitable for cultivation in Western Maharashtra

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Double bean - Phule Suvarn

Release year 2019

Name of Institute /
NARP, Ganeshkhind, Pune
University
Soil type Medium Black
Climate Warm / Semi tropical
Sowing Time / Planting
Kharif (June-July)
period
Seed Rate (Per ha) 8-10 kg
Crop duration 267 days
Productivity 132.66 q/ha
Pods are slightly curved, green in colour with bold grain size,
Characters / features Moderately tolerant to bean common mosaic virus disease, Moderately
resistant to aphids

Fenugreek - Phule Kasturi

Release year 2019

Name of Institute /
NARP, Ganeshkhind Pune
University
Medium black soils under irrigated
Soil type
condition
Climate Cool and dry
Sowing Time / Planting
Rabi
period
Seed Rate (Per ha) 25-30 kg
Crop duration 42 days
Productivity 110.15 q/ha
Green colour foliage with red leaf margin, Moderately resistant to
Characters / features powdery mildew, damping off and leaf miner, Rich source of vitamin
A and dietary fibre

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