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Karonda (Carissa)KharifOpen-pollinatedUpdated 7 September 2026

Thar Kamal

An ICAR-CIAH (Bikaner) release with deep red skin colour and high pulp content, bred with processing (juice, squash, colour-rich products) specifically in mind.

SeasonKharif
Maturity periodBears from year 2–3 (grafted/cutting)
Expected yieldGood; roughly 13 kg/plant in CIAH evaluation
Suitable soilSandy / light soil

Quick facts

Crop
Karonda (Carissa)
Type
Open-pollinated
Season
Kharif
Maturity period
Bears from year 2–3 (grafted/cutting)
Expected yield
Good; roughly 13 kg/plant in CIAH evaluation
Suitable soil
Sandy / light soil
Release
ICAR-Central Institute for Arid Horticulture (CIAH), Bikaner, Rajasthan

About this variety

Thar Kamal is a karonda variety released by ICAR's Central Institute for Arid Horticulture (CIAH), Bikaner, in Rajasthan, bred with an emphasis on deep red skin colour and high pulp content specifically for the processing trade — juice, squash and other colour-rich products where a vivid, consistent red pulp matters commercially. CIAH's own evaluation figures place it at roughly 9.5°B total soluble solids, about 6% total sugar and around 13 kg of fruit per plant, giving growers a documented, if moderate-yield, option distinct from the maximum-tonnage Maru Gaurav and better suited where processors are paying specifically for pulp colour rather than sheer volume.

Key characteristics

    Plant typeOpen-pollinated
    MaturityBears from year 2–3 (grafted/cutting)
    Yield potentialGood; roughly 13 kg/plant in CIAH evaluation
    Disease resistanceNo special resistance claimed; bred for arid tolerance
    SoilSandy / light soil
    SeasonKharif

Yield & maturity

Maturity period

Bears from year 2–3 (grafted/cutting)

Expected yield

Good; roughly 13 kg/plant in CIAH evaluation

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

Pest & disease considerations

Major diseases

  • No special resistance claimed; bred for arid tolerance

Advantages & considerations

Why farmers may choose it

  • Deep red skin colour and high pulp content specifically suit juice, squash and colour-focused processing.
  • Documented CIAH evaluation figures (TSS, sugar, yield) give a real, station-tested baseline rather than an unverified claim.

Things to consider

  • Moderate per-plant yield (roughly 13 kg) compared to Maru Gaurav's much higher cited figure — a trade-off for its colour and pulp-quality focus.
  • Best documented for Rajasthan's arid growing conditions specifically.

Suitable regions

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

  • Rajasthan