Dry Ginger variety · Regional type
Nadia
Also known as Nadia cultivar, Nadia ginger
Nadia district, West Bengal · Farmer selection/local cultivar; widely adopted across Northeast India
High-yielding variety widely grown in northeastern India. Smooth light brownish skin, pale-yellow flesh. Moderately pungent with 8-10% gingerol content. Can be used fresh or dry. Resistance to leaf spot noted.
Key facts
| Type | Regional type |
|---|---|
| Origin | Nadia district, West Bengal |
| Breeder / source | Farmer selection/local cultivar; widely adopted across Northeast India |
| Parentage | Traditional local cultivar |
| Yield | Reported 24-25 t/ha fresh with 22.4% dry matter recovery; high-yielding |
| Tolerance | Resistance to leaf spot disease |
| Distinctive features | Smooth light brownish skin, pale-yellow fleshy body, medium to bold rhizome size, less fibrous |
| Grown in | West Bengal (Nadia district, northeast India), widely adopted in Northeast and West Bengal |
| Also known as | Nadia cultivar, Nadia 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.
Nadia in detail
Nadia is a farmer-selected variety from West Bengal now widely grown across Northeast India, valued for smooth skin, low fibre, and strong yields in humid climates.
Origin & story
Named after Nadia district in West Bengal, where it originated through farmer selection. It became established as a standard improved variety across northeastern states (Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur) and is locally known as Ing Bah in Meghalaya. No formal breeder record found; widely adopted through farmer networks.
How it grows
Grows best in the high-rainfall, high-humidity regions of Northeast India, particularly Assam and Meghalaya. Reported fresh yields of about 21–30 t/ha with dry matter recovery around 22.4–22.6%. Matures with medium to bold rhizome size. Shows tolerance to soft rot, a major disease in the region. Suits both fresh market and dry ginger production, and is commonly grown in the traditional, low-input cropping systems of the region.
Quality & character
Smooth light brownish skin with pale-yellow flesh. Crude fibre content around 4.1–4.2%, lower than many local cultivars. Moderately pungent with 8–10% gingerol content. Mild, lemony flavour. Higher phenol, flavonoid, and tannin concentration than the local Shing cultivar grown in Manipur, giving it stronger antioxidant activity.
Why it matters to buyers
Low fibre makes it preferred for fresh consumption and culinary use over older local types. Yields in the 21–30 t/ha range with steady dry-matter recovery appeal to processors. Its gingerol and antioxidant profile suit both fresh and dry markets. Soft-rot tolerance reduces crop loss in humid northeastern climates, lowering risk for producers in that region.
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