KHOBHUTTA
Maize Variety: Khoibhutta
Main Features of the Variety
| Developed by | Bangladesh Agriculture Research Institute(BARI), Gazipur, Bangladesh |
| Method of development/origin | The variety was selected from a Thai popcorn line. |
| Year of release | 1986 |
| Main characteristics | It is a composite variety of popcorn. There is a presence of deep anthocyanin and 1st leaf sheath and medium pigmentation in leaf sheath at 2-leaf stage. Plant height is medium (165-180cm) and ear length 70-80cm. Kernels are small size, 1000 grain weight 140-150 g, kernels are yellow flint type. Upper portion of leaf is smaller than lower portion, high popping quality (95%), and intermediate maturing. |
| Planting season and time | Rabi: Mid- November to Mid- December |
| Harvesting time | Ripening time require in rabi season 125-130 days and 90-100 days in Kharif season |
| Yield | Yield in Rabi season 3.5-4 t/ha and 2.5-3.5 t/ha in Kharif season |
| Quality of the product | 90-95% khai has found from Khaivuta and khai is large and tasty. |