Parbhani Kranti
A VNMKV (Parbhani) open-pollinated YVMV-resistant variety with dark green, medium-long, five-ridged pods, long a mainstay of the Maharashtra rainy-season crop.
Quick facts
- Crop
- Bhindi (Okra)
- Type
- Open-pollinated
- Season
- All seasons
- Maturity period
- First pick ~55 days
- Expected yield
- 9–12 t/ha
- Suitable soil
- Loam
- Release
- Released by Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth (VNMKV), Parbhani
About this variety
Parbhani Kranti is an open-pollinated okra released by Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth, Parbhani, bred for resistance to yellow vein mosaic virus. Its pods are dark green, medium-long and five-ridged, and it has been a dependable rainy-season variety across Maharashtra and neighbouring states for years, coming into pick at about 55 days.
Key characteristics
Yield & maturity
Maturity period
First pick ~55 days
Expected yield
9–12 t/ha
Actual yield depends on sowing time, soil, irrigation, weather, seed quality and crop management.
Pest & disease considerations
Major diseases
Advantages & considerations
Why farmers may choose it
- Resistant to yellow vein mosaic virus
- Dark green, medium-long, uniform five-ridged pods with good market acceptance
- A long-proven, dependable rainy-season variety in Maharashtra
Things to consider
- Yield is a little lower than newer varieties like Kashi Kranti or Pusa A-4
- YVMV resistance does not cover enation leaf curl virus
Suitable regions
States this variety is recommended for — check locally, since a state can have more than one recommended zone.
- Maharashtra
- Madhya Pradesh
- Karnataka
- Telangana