NILGIRI

Pea Variety: NILGIRI – Characteristics

  • Maturity – Mid-season variety; ready for harvesting in about 85–90 days after sowing.
  • Plant typeVigorous plants with vine length about 65–75 cm and dark-green leaves.
  • Pods per node – Usually 2 pods per node, giving good productivity.
  • Pod lengthLong pods around 10–12 cm in length.
  • Pod colourSmooth, dark-green pods with attractive appearance.
  • Seeds per pod – About 9–12 tender green seeds in each pod.
  • Yield potentialHigh-yielding variety suitable for commercial cultivation.
  • Disease tolerance – Shows tolerance to powdery mildew and environmental stress.
  • Pod qualityTender, sweet grains suitable for fresh market and processing.

Summary: NILGIRI is a high-yielding mid-season pea variety with long green pods, 9–12 seeds per pod, and good disease tolerance, making it suitable for commercial farming.

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