- Pusa Bhindi-5 is a high-yielding, YVMV-resistant okra variety (18.0 t/ha) released by ICAR-IARI in 2016 for Kharif and spring-summer seasons. It produces medium-length (10-12 cm), dark green, 5-ridged pods, offering excellent tender quality. This variety is highly resistant to Yellow Vein Mosaic Virus.
Key Characteristics of Pusa Bhindi 5:
- ·Disease Resistance: Highly resistant to Bhindi Yellow Vein Mosaic Virus (YVMV).
- ·Yield Potential: High-yielding, with an average yield of 18 tones/ha in the Kharif season.
- ·Pod Quality: Dark green, 5-ridged, tender, and medium in length (10-12 cm).
- ·Adaptability: Suitable for cultivation in both Kharif and spring-summer seasons.
- ·Origin: Developed by the ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi.
- ·Market Type: Known for superior, attractive, and marketable fruits.
- Caution: DO NOT USE FOR FOOD, FEED, OR OIL PURPOSE.Seeds are for sowing purposes only.
