VTLAH-1
A CPCRI dwarf hybrid (Hirehalli Dwarf × Sumangala), bred for earlier bearing and a shorter, more manageable stem than the standard tall selections, easing harvest and garden management.
Quick facts
- Type
- Dwarf hybrid seedling
- Season
- All seasons
- Maturity period
- First bearing earlier than tall selections, typically ~4 years
- Expected yield
- Comparable to or exceeding standard tall selections
- Suitable soil
- Loam
About this variety
VTLAH-1 is a dwarf hybrid from ICAR-CPCRI, a cross between Hirehalli Dwarf and Sumangala, bred to combine earlier bearing with a shorter, more manageable stem than the tall standard selections. A shorter palm is genuinely easier and safer to harvest, since it needs less climbing or a shorter pole to reach the bunches, and its earlier bearing shortens the establishment period before a grower sees real income. It is a newer option than the long-established tall selections and worth considering specifically where ease of harvest and a faster payback matter as much as raw yield.
Key characteristics
Yield & maturity
Maturity period
First bearing earlier than tall selections, typically ~4 years
Expected yield
Comparable to or exceeding standard tall selections
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
- Shorter, more manageable stem — easier and safer to harvest
- Earlier bearing than standard tall selections, shortening the payback period
- Yield comparable to or exceeding standard tall selections
Things to consider
- A newer hybrid with less long-term field history than the well-established tall selections
- No special disease resistance claimed
Suitable regions
States this variety is recommended for — check locally, since a state can have more than one recommended zone.
- Karnataka
- Kerala