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Arecanut (Supari)All seasonsSeedling (selected seed nut)Updated 6 September 2026

Swarnamangala

A tall CPCRI selection with a medium-thick stem and uniform bearing, giving the highest average yield among CPCRI's standard tall selections.

SeasonAll seasons
Maturity periodFirst bearing ~5 years
Expected yield~3.9 kg chali/palm/year
Suitable soilLoam

Quick facts

Crop
Arecanut (Supari)
Type
Seedling (selected seed nut)
Season
All seasons
Maturity period
First bearing ~5 years
Expected yield
~3.9 kg chali/palm/year
Suitable soil
Loam

About this variety

Swarnamangala is a tall CPCRI selection with a medium-thick stem and notably uniform bearing across the palm's productive years. Among CPCRI's standard tall selections it carries the highest reported average yield (~3.9 kg chali/palm/year), making it a strong default choice for growers prioritising the best long-run production from a standard (non-dwarf-hybrid) selection.

Key characteristics

    Plant typeSeedling (selected seed nut)
    MaturityFirst bearing ~5 years
    Yield potential~3.9 kg chali/palm/year
    Disease resistanceNo special resistance claimed
    SoilLoam
    SeasonAll seasons

Yield & maturity

Maturity period

First bearing ~5 years

Expected yield

~3.9 kg chali/palm/year

Actual yield depends on sowing time, soil, irrigation, weather, seed quality and crop management.

Pest & disease considerations

Major diseases

  • No special resistance claimed

Advantages & considerations

Why farmers may choose it

  • Highest average yield among CPCRI's standard tall selections
  • Notably uniform bearing across the palm's productive life

Things to consider

  • No special resistance to yellow leaf disease or koleroga
  • Takes the same ~5 years to first bearing as most other standard tall selections

Suitable regions

States this variety is recommended for — check locally, since a state can have more than one recommended zone.

  • Karnataka
  • Kerala
  • Assam