Crop varieties

Swarna Sub-1 is the cultivar of rice.  It matures within 140-145 days. It has been recommended for low land. Its yield potential is 50-55 q/ha.

Rajendra Bhagwati is the cultivar of rice. It matures within 110-112 days. It has been recommended for irrigated up land. It has 45-50 q/ha yield potential. Its grains are fine, long slender and mild scented.

Rajendra Nilam is the cultivar of rice.  It is a short duration (110-115 days) with plant height 95-100 cm, high yielding (35.00 q/ha) aerobic rice variety. Suitable for upland and mid land condition, dark green, erect and narrow leaf. It is moderately resistant to Brown spot & sheath rot with moderate to high tolerance to leaf folder, stem borer and gundhi bug. It has short and bold grains with good cooking quality. 30-40 % water saving can be achieved as transplanting is eliminated with crop being grown in non-puddled and non- flooded condition.

Senna chenkadali is the cultivar of banana. A red banana-like appearance is produced using a red petiole and midrib. The bunch of Sanna chenkadali is of medium size. Bananas of this kind are tiny, thin, and orange-yellow. From seed to harvest, this plant requires a full year.

Matti is the cultivar of banana. The Matti pazham banana is another common variety in Tamil Nadu. Bananas of this kind are known to be among the most costly globally. Matti pazham is an oval shaped fruit with a small fruit size.

Vayal vazhai is the cultivar of banana. A variety of bananas known as “Vayal Vazhai” is a relative of “Bluggoe.” The plants can reach 10 to 13 feet, have light pink leaves, and have flower stems that can reach several feet. It is native to Hawaii, Central America’s Cenizo region, and the West Indies. Bananas can grow to 7-9 inches and have a thickness of 2 inches.

In terms of size, Ladyfinger bananas or Rasakadali bananas have thin skin and a sweet flavor that makes them ideal for desserts. Bananas of this kind can reach a bunch weight of 10-14 hands and develop to a length of 4-5 inches with a light-yellow color. There’s a thin layer of skin covering sweet flesh.

Karpuravalli is the cultivar of banana. A popular cultivar known as Karpuravalli is cultivated for table use in medium-rich soils. It is grown mainly in the southern and central parts of Tamil Nadu and Kerala for commercial use. ‘Kanthali’ is the term given to the kind of farming practiced in Bihar. This banana is a tall, sturdy plant that grows well in marginal soils and requires little input to produce. Among Indian bananas, it has the best flavor and the most sweetness.

Karpuravalli can be seeded at various times, depending on the weather. Sweet and juicy bright yellow fruits with an ash coating are long-lasting. It is ideal for dry, salty, and low-input environments with its high vulnerability to wilt and tolerance to leaf spots.

Monthan is the cultivar of banana. It’s a common type for processing because of its broad cultivation spread. This banana is a tall and sturdy plant that produces 18-20 kg of fruit in a year. Bold, thick, lumpy, and light green characterize the fruits. As a rule, the skin is green. However, there are two new ‘Monthan’ style clones that have lately become popular in Tamil Nadu are Kanchi Vazhai and Chakkia.

Besides being a delicious vegetable, pseudostem core has several medical benefits and culinary usage. Trichy and Tanjore districts of Tamil Nadu are also home to the cultivation of monthan for its leaves. If you’re looking for a banana resistant to BBTV and salt-tolerant, this one is a good choice. However, it’s susceptible to Fusarium wilt disease.

Blue Java is the cultivar of banana. The ice cream banana tree, another name for this cold-tolerant banana tree, is also known as the Blue Java and is grown in tropical regions such as the islands of Hawaii and Central America. Temperatures of 65 degrees Fahrenheit is ideal for the growth of this 15-foot-tall tree. To keep the water from evaporating, the soil has to be well irrigated.

The fruit’s color ranges from blue to green. The banana has a medium size and a white, powdery feel within. Parents may easily offer their children this fruit since it tastes like vanilla. The amount of sunlight should be reduced by as much as 30%.