Dry Ginger variety · Released variety
IISR Vajra
Also known as IISR Vajra ginger
Indian Institute of Spices Research, Calicut · ICAR-IISR
Bold and plumpy rhizomes, medium fiber (5.67%), highest yield potential among commercial varieties. Essential oil 2.15%, oleoresin 7.26%. Yellow core, high zingiberene content (29.83%) for desired flavor. Ideal for vegetable use and value-added products.
Key facts
| Type | Released variety |
|---|---|
| Origin | Indian Institute of Spices Research, Calicut |
| Breeder / source | ICAR-IISR |
| Parentage | Clonal selection |
| Yield | Reported 26.38 t/ha fresh; highest yield potential for commercial cultivation |
| Tolerance | Suitable for multiple regions (Kerala, Karnataka, Odisha, West Bengal) |
| Distinctive features | Bold, plumpy rhizomes with yellow core, creamy flesh, very low fiber relative to yield |
| Grown in | Recommended for Kerala, Karnataka, Odisha, West Bengal |
| Also known as | IISR Vajra ginger |
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.
IISR Vajra in detail
A clonal selection from ICAR-IISR's germplasm bred for bold, creamy rhizomes that yield up to about 26 tonnes per hectare with medium fiber, suited to both fresh vegetable use and high-oil processing across four Indian states where it is recommended.
Origin & story
IISR Vajra (Accession 247) was selected from the ginger germplasm collection maintained at ICAR-Indian Institute of Spices Research, Kozhikode, Kerala. It is recommended for commercial cultivation in Kerala, Karnataka, Odisha, and West Bengal. The variety is a clonal selection, chosen for its rhizome vigour and oil quality.
How it grows
Recommended for cultivation in Kerala, Karnataka, Odisha, and West Bengal. Maximum yield recorded at 26.38 tonnes per hectare, with a reported 17% yield advantage over the national check. Dry recovery of 20.7% makes it suitable for both fresh vegetable harvest and dried spice production. Medium fiber content (5.67%) permits value-added processing.
Quality & character
Bold, plumpy rhizomes with a distinctive yellow core and creamy flesh. Essential oil 2.15%, oleoresin 7.26%, dry recovery 20.7%. High zingiberene content at 29.83% gives the warm ginger flavor preferred in confectionery, oils, and flavor work. Medium fiber relative to its high yield supports slicing, candy-making, and industrial extraction.
Why it matters to buyers
Suited to confectionery ginger and value-added producers wanting bold, medium-fiber fresh rhizomes for candying, slicing, and paste-making. The high essential oil and oleoresin suit oil extraction and flavor concentrate production. The yield and dry recovery appeal to dried ginger suppliers and spice processors in South India where this variety is officially recommended.
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