Garlic variety · Released variety
Yamuna Safed-5
Also known as G-189
NHRDF, Nashik · National Horticultural Research and Development Foundation (NHRDF)
Creamy-white bulbs suited for processing and domestic use; wider regional adaptability; good clove uniformity
Key facts
| Type | Released variety |
|---|---|
| Origin | NHRDF, Nashik |
| Breeder / source | National Horticultural Research and Development Foundation (NHRDF) |
| Parentage | Selection from Yamuna Safed germplasm |
| Yield | reported 150–180 q/ha; 140–160 days maturity |
| Tolerance | Suitable for processing; good storage |
| Distinctive features | Creamy-white bulbs 4.5–5 cm dia; 22–30 cloves per bulb; TSS 42°B, 44% dry matter; 26 μmol/g pyruvic acid |
| Grown in | Zone III (Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Bihar, Punjab), Zone IV (Rajasthan, Gujarat), Zone VI (Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh) |
| Also known as | G-189 |
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.
Yamuna Safed-5 in detail
A creamy-white processing garlic from NHRDF with uniform cloves and high soluble solids, suited to multiple Indian growing zones.
Origin & story
Yamuna Safed-5 (G-189) is one of the garlic varieties developed and released by NHRDF (National Horticultural Research and Development Foundation), based in Nashik, for commercial cultivation across several Indian zones. Detailed breeding records (parentage, selection method, and release year) were not available in the sources checked.
How it grows
Yamuna Safed-5 is notified for Zone III (Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Bihar, Punjab), Zone IV, and Zone VI (Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh). Crop duration is about 140-160 days with a yield of roughly 150-180 quintals per hectare. The recommended seed rate is 500-600 kg/ha, with around 50 tonnes of farmyard manure and NPK at 40:75:75 kg/ha, plus a neem cake application.
Quality & character
Bulbs are creamy-white, 4.5-5 cm in diameter, compact, with 22-30 cloves per bulb. Dry matter is about 44%, total soluble solids 42 degrees Brix, and pyruvic acid around 26 micromol/g. Clove uniformity is good, which helps processing.
Why it matters to buyers
G-189 is recommended for processing and dehydration thanks to its dry-matter retention, making it a fit for garlic powder, flakes, and similar value-added products. Its high dry matter (44%) is a point in its favour for dehydration. The variety is also suited to domestic use, and its adaptability across several zones can help spread sourcing for bulk buyers.
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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