Author(s):

Dr. BT Patil, BB Handal and CB Bachkar

Abstract: The garlic variety Phule Nilima (Sel. 10-3) was found superior in respect of growth, yield and yield contributing characters. The average bulb yield obtained in various trials was 170.14 q/ha which was 27.88% higher than check variety Phule Baswant. The plants are tall with semi erect and dark foliage, leaves per plant medium having medium length and breadth of leaf. The bulbs are large with ovate in shape and flat at base. The bulbs are violet/purple in colour with maximum (28.33) number of cloves/bulb. This variety is suitable for rabi season under irrigated condition. It has also better consumer preference among the farming community.

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