Garlic variety · Released variety
Ooty-1
Also known as Ooty 1
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU), Horticultural Research Station, Ooty · Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) · 1991
Hill-adapted white variety for Tamil Nadu and southern high-altitude regions; resistance to thrips and tip-drying; high yield potential for cooler elevations
Key facts
| Type | Released variety |
|---|---|
| Origin | Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU), Horticultural Research Station, Ooty |
| Breeder / source | Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) |
| Year released | 1991 |
| Parentage | Clonal selection from germplasm |
| Yield | reported 17 t/ha; 120–130 days maturity |
| Tolerance | Resistance to thrips and tip drying; suited to humid hill climates |
| Distinctive features | Dull-white bulbs; average bulb weight 30–40 g; 22–25 cloves per bulb |
| Grown in | Tamil Nadu hills, Kerala, South Indian highlands |
| Also known as | Ooty 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.
Ooty-1 in detail
White hill-adapted garlic released by TNAU in 1991, bred for cooler elevations and noted for resistance to thrips and tip-drying.
Origin & story
Ooty-1 was released in 1991 by the Tamil Nadu Agricultural University's Horticultural Research Station (HRS) at Ooty in the Nilgiris. The variety was developed as a selection from germplasm held at the station.
How it grows
Bred for hilly Tamil Nadu and southern high-altitude regions. The variety matures in 120-130 days. In the hills it is grown in two seasons, June-July and October-November. The TNAU recommendation for garlic is 40:75:75 kg NPK per hectare as basal application, along with organic manures.
Quality & character
Dull-white bulbs averaging 30-40 grammes with 22-25 cloves per bulb. Matures in 120-130 days. Yields about 17 tonnes per hectare.
Why it matters to buyers
Growers value Ooty-1 for its resistance to thrips and tip-drying, both common garlic quality problems. As a hill-adapted white variety with bulbs in the 30-40 g range, it suits cooler southern elevations.
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