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Season and Varieties :: Safflower

SAFFLOWER (Carthamus tinctorius)

DISTRICT/SEASON	VARIETIES
A. Rainfed
1. Karthigaipattam (Nov-Dec)
All districts	K 1, CO 1

Particulars of varieties

Particulars	K 1	CO 1
Parentage	Pureline selection from American spiny variety	Pureline selection from CTS 7403 (Non spiny)
Duration (days)	120	125
Yield (kg/ha)
Rainfed	700	800
Oil content (%)	32	33
Special features	spiny florets, suitable for Southern districts	Non-spiny, tolerant to Alternaria, moderately resistant to wilt

Updated on : 15.06.2013

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