Ginger- Variety information
Green and dry ginger type
Athira: It is released from college of Horticulture, Vellanikkara. The variety is tolerant to rhizome rot and bacterial wilt diseases. Dual purpose. Green rhizome yield 21 t/ha. Recovery 22.6 %. Suitable for intercropping.
IISR Mahima: It is released from IISR, Calicut. Crop duration 200 days. Resistant against nematodes. Green rhizome yield 22.2 t/ha. Low fiber content.
IISR Rejatha: It is released from IISR, Calicut. Crop duration 200 days. Green rhizome yield 22.4 t/ha.
IISR Varada: It is released from IISR, Calicut. Crop duration 220 days. Green rhizome yield 22.6 t/ha. Low fiber content.
Karthika: It is released from College of Horticulture, Vellanikkara. The variety is tolerant to rhizome rot and bacterial wilt. Dual purpose. Green rhizome yield 19 t/ha. Recovery 21.6 %.
Dry ginger type
Himachal: It is a variety of ginger recommended for cultivation in Kerala.
Kuruppampady: It is a variety of ginger recommended for cultivation in Kerala.
Manantoddy: It is a variety of ginger recommended for cultivation in Kerala.
Maran: It is a variety of ginger recommended for cultivation in Kerala.
Valluvanadu: It is a variety of ginger recommended for cultivation in Kerala.
Wayanad: It is a variety of ginger recommended for cultivation in Kerala.
Green ginger type
Aswathy: It is released from College of Horticulture, Vellanikkara. Crop duration 220-240 days. Green rhizome yield 23 t/ha.
China: It is a variety of ginger recommended for cultivation in Kerala.
Rio-de-janeiro: It is a variety of ginger recommended for cultivation in Kerala.
Wayand local: It is a variety of ginger recommended for cultivation in Kerala.