Pratishthan
A semi-dwarf Maharashtra release (MPKV, Rahuri) with an acidic-sweet pulp and a compact frame that suits closer planting and easier harvesting.
Quick facts
- Crop
- Imli (Tamarind)
- Type
- Grafted improved variety
- Season
- All seasons
- Maturity period
- Bears from year 4–5 (grafted)
- Expected yield
- Good on a compact tree
- Suitable soil
- All soils
- Release
- Released by Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth (MPKV), Rahuri, Maharashtra
About this variety
Pratishthan (also spelled Prathisthan) is a semi-dwarf tamarind released for Maharashtra by Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri. It carries an acidic-sweet pulp and a naturally compact, low-spreading frame, which lets it be planted closer than the standard grafted types and harvested more easily. It is grown mainly in Maharashtra for the culinary pulp market.
Key characteristics
Yield & maturity
Maturity period
Bears from year 4–5 (grafted)
Expected yield
Good on a compact tree
Actual yield depends on sowing time, soil, irrigation, weather, seed quality and crop management.
Pest & disease considerations
Major diseases
- Not separately documented
Advantages & considerations
Why farmers may choose it
- Semi-dwarf, compact frame — suits closer planting and easier harvesting
- Balanced acidic-sweet pulp for the culinary market
Things to consider
- Yield per tree is naturally lower than a large spreading type, though close planting can make up per acre
- Disease resistance is not documented; grafted plants are mostly available within Maharashtra
Suitable regions
States this variety is recommended for — check locally, since a state can have more than one recommended zone.
- Maharashtra