Garlic variety · Released variety
Bhima Purple
Also known as Bhima Purple
DOGR (Directorate of Onion and Garlic Research), Pune · Indian Council of Agricultural Research, DOGR
Distinctive purple-striped clove skins; novel colour trait; growing market demand for organic and specialty channels; adaptable to wider agro-climatic range
Key facts
| Type | Released variety |
|---|---|
| Origin | DOGR (Directorate of Onion and Garlic Research), Pune |
| Breeder / source | Indian Council of Agricultural Research, DOGR |
| Yield | reported 6–7 t/ha; 120–135 days maturity |
| Tolerance | Moderate pest and disease tolerance; performs well across diverse regions |
| Distinctive features | Attractive purple-skinned bulbs with purple-striped cloves; creamy flesh |
| Grown in | Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Delhi, Haryana, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh |
| Also known as | Bhima Purple |
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.
Bhima Purple in detail
Bhima Purple is a garlic from ICAR's Directorate of Onion and Garlic Research (DOGR), Pune, with distinctive purple-striped cloves and creamy flesh. It is bred to adapt across a wider agro-climatic range and carries appeal for specialty and organic channels thanks to its unusual colour.
Origin & story
Bhima Purple was developed and released by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) at the Directorate of Onion and Garlic Research (DOGR), Pune, Maharashtra.
How it grows
Bhima Purple is suited to a wider agro-climatic range than many garlic types, which can help spread it across more of India's garlic-growing regions. Detailed agronomic figures could not be independently confirmed and are not stated here.
Quality & character
Attractive purple-skinned bulbs with purple-striped clove skins and creamy flesh.
Why it matters to buyers
The distinctly coloured bulbs appeal to organic and specialty channels, where the novel purple skin sets them apart from standard white garlic. Demand for organic and specialty garlic has been growing, which supports positioning in premium segments.
About garlic
India grows both short-day and long-day garlic varieties suited to its diverse agro-climates, from the tropical Deccan to the Himalayan foothills. The National Horticultural Research Development Foundation (NHRDF) in Nashik has released the widely planted Yamuna Safed series from southern germplasm, while the Directorate of Onion and Garlic Research (DOGR)…
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