Daulatabad
A traditional Maharashtra fig variety from the Daulatabad (Aurangabad) tract, long grown for the fresh market and the parent against which Dinkar was selected.
Quick facts
- Crop
- Fig (Anjeer)
- Type
- Hardwood-cutting variety
- Season
- All seasons
- Maturity period
- Perennial; bears from year 2тАУ3
- Expected yield
- Traditional fresh-market yield
- Suitable soil
- All soils
- Release
- Traditional Maharashtra variety (Daulatabad/Aurangabad tract)
About this variety
Daulatabad is a traditional Maharashtra fig variety from the Daulatabad (Aurangabad) tract, long grown for the fresh market. It is the variety against which the improved selection Dinkar was compared and found superior for yield and quality. Like most Indian figs, its soft fruit is prone to splitting in humid weather, so it is best grown for a dry ripening.
Key characteristics
Yield & maturity
Maturity period
Perennial; bears from year 2тАУ3
Expected yield
Traditional fresh-market yield
Actual yield depends on sowing time, soil, irrigation, weather, seed quality and crop management.
Pest & disease considerations
Major diseases
- Traditional type; prone to splitting in humid weather
Advantages & considerations
Why farmers may choose it
- A long-established, dependable traditional fresh-market fig.
- Well-adapted to its home tract in Maharashtra.
Things to consider
- Superseded on yield/quality by the improved Dinkar; prone to splitting in humid weather.
Suitable regions
States this variety is recommended for тАФ check locally, since a state can have more than one recommended zone.
- Maharashtra