Dry Ginger variety · Cultivar
Himgiri
Also known as Himgiri cultivar, HP 05/15 (improved variant)
Himachal Pradesh / Himalayan region · ICAR / Himachal Pradesh agricultural program
Best for green ginger. Less susceptible to rhizome rot disease. Suitable for rain-fed conditions in Himalayan zones. HP 05/15 variant shows low bacterial wilt incidence (18.10%) and is top performer in organic farming systems.
Key facts
| Type | Cultivar |
|---|---|
| Origin | Himachal Pradesh / Himalayan region |
| Breeder / source | ICAR / Himachal Pradesh agricultural program |
| Yield | HP 05/15 variant reported 15.50 Mg ha⁻¹ fresh yield in Eastern Himalayan Inceptisols under organic conditions; Himachal variety overall reported 30.53 t/ha fresh yield |
| Tolerance | Rhizome rot resistance; low bacterial wilt susceptibility; suitable for organic farming; rain-fed cultivation |
| Distinctive features | Rhizomes well-adapted to hill agro-climatic zones, good for fresh ginger markets |
| Grown in | Himachal Pradesh, Himalayan foothills, rain-fed zones |
| Also known as | Himgiri cultivar, HP 05/15 (improved variant) |
Figures are indicative, compiled from public agricultural sources (ICAR institutes, State Agricultural Universities, the Spices Board and the National Innovation Foundation) and vary with soil, season and management. Confirm with your local package of practices.
Himgiri in detail
Himgiri is a Himalayan hill ginger cultivar bred for rain-fed mountain farming. An improved variant, HP 05/15, has been reported as a strong performer in organic ginger production.
Origin & story
Himgiri was developed through Himachal Pradesh's agricultural programme under ICAR for cultivation in the Himalayan region. The improved variant HP 05/15 has been studied in recent organic farming research in Eastern Himalayan soils.
How it grows
Himgiri is adapted to rain-fed conditions in hill agro-climatic zones and suits cool, hilly terrain. The improved variant, HP 05/15, has been evaluated under organic management in Eastern Himalayan trials, where it was reported to outperform baseline genotypes.
Quality & character
Rhizomes are well-adapted to hill zones, and the variety is valued for fresh green ginger. The HP 05/15 variant has been reported to show low bacterial wilt incidence (about 18.10%), which is favourable for organic systems.
Why it matters to buyers
Himgiri is grown mainly for fresh green ginger, suiting buyers sourcing from Himalayan regions. The HP 05/15 variant's reported low disease incidence may support more reliable supply from organic growers.
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