Kashi Poi-3

Fast growing plant having twinning growth habit, red stem and mid ribs, high betalain content, suitable for year round cultivation. Variety is excellent source of Carotenoids 635.9mg/100g FW with lower oxalate content (522.3 mg/100g FW). First picking starts 40 days after transplanting and continues up to 240-250 days at 20-25 days interval. High yield of 61.3t/ha. Recommended for cultivation in Uttar Pradesh, vide Gazette notification number S.O. 692(E), dated 05.02.2019.

  • Seed rate: 3.5-4.5 kg/ha (Over-head trellis).
  • Sowing: Preferably sowing should be done in plug-trays about 40 days before transplanting./li>
  • Transplanting: At 50 cm plant to plant distance on the both sides of 50 cm wide channel spaced at 2 m./li>
  • Fertilizer requirement: NPK @ 50-50- 50 kg/ha/li>