Garlic variety · Released variety
CITH-G-1
Also known as CITH-Garlic 1
ICAR-Central Institute of Temperate Horticulture (CITH), Srinagar · Central Institute of Temperate Horticulture, ICAR · 2016
Large-clove long-day type for Himalayan zone; premium market price due to clove size and aroma; high yield potential for temperate zones; preferred by consumers and traders
Key facts
| Type | Released variety |
|---|---|
| Origin | ICAR-Central Institute of Temperate Horticulture (CITH), Srinagar |
| Breeder / source | Central Institute of Temperate Horticulture, ICAR |
| Year released | 2016 |
| Parentage | Long-day selection from Kashmir germplasm |
| Yield | reported 474.36 q/ha; 210–245 days maturity (altitude and season dependent) |
| Tolerance | Resistant to major foliar diseases; temperate-zone adapted |
| Distinctive features | Large bulbs with substantial 4.5g cloves; aromatic quality; matures end of June to early July (premium market window) |
| Grown in | Agro-climatic Zone I: Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand (high-altitude temperate zones) |
| Also known as | CITH-Garlic 1 |
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.
CITH-G-1 in detail
CITH-G-1 is a large-clove long-day garlic bred for Himalayan cultivation, valued in Indian markets for its clove size and aromatic profile.
Origin & story
CITH-G-1 was developed by the ICAR-Central Institute of Temperate Horticulture (CITH), Srinagar, dating to 2016. It came out of CITH's work on long-day garlic types suited to temperate hill zones, and was identified for agroclimatic Zone I covering Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand.
How it grows
CITH-G-1 is a long-day type suited to temperate and high-altitude regions of the Himalayan zone. It matures in 210-245 days depending on altitude and planting time, with harvesting from late June to the first week of July. It was identified for agroclimatic Zone I (Jammu & Kashmir, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh) and is reported to show resistance to major foliar diseases.
Quality & character
Bulbs are large and intact, with substantial cloves around 4.5 grams each, well above standard garlic, and a rich aroma.
Why it matters to buyers
Traders and consumers favour CITH-G-1 for its bulb size, clove quality, and aroma. The late-June to early-July harvest window falls when plains-grown garlic supply is minimal, allowing premium pricing during the lean period. The variety has a reported yield potential of 474.36 quintals per hectare.
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