Tamarind variety · Released variety
DTS-1
College of Horticulture, Arabhavi, University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad, Karnataka · University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS), Dharwad
Sour-sweet red tamarind with balanced acidity. Reliable regular bearer. Straight to semi-curved pods (23.6 cm length, 3 cm width, 19.5 g weight). Widely recommended across Southern India for its consistent performance.
Key facts
| Type | Released variety |
|---|---|
| Origin | College of Horticulture, Arabhavi, University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad, Karnataka |
| Breeder / source | University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS), Dharwad |
| Parentage | Selection from local germplasm |
| Distinctive features | Red pulp, sour-sweet taste, regular bearing habit, straight pod shape |
| Grown in | Karnataka; popular across Deccan and South India |
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.
DTS-1 in detail
DTS-1 is a red-pulped tamarind selection from Dharwad, Karnataka, that balances sour-sweet flavour with a reliable, consistent bearing habit and is recommended across Southern India.
Origin & story
DTS-1 was identified as a selection at the College of Horticulture, Arabhavi, under the University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS), Dharwad, Karnataka. It is listed among the popular tamarind varieties grown in Southern India.
How it grows
DTS-1 pods are straight to semi-curved, measuring about 23.6 cm in length and 3 cm in width, with an average pod weight of roughly 19.5 g. The variety is a regular bearer, valued for consistent year-on-year production, and is widely recommended across Southern India. As with tamarind generally, grafted plants begin bearing from around the 4th to 5th year, much sooner than seed-grown trees, and a spacing of 8-10 m with an annual application of NPK fertiliser supports steady growth.
Quality & character
Red pulp; sour-sweet, balanced taste with good acidity; straight to semi-curved, fairly uniform pod shape; consistent regular bearing habit.
Why it matters to buyers
Traders and processors value DTS-1 for its predictable year-on-year supply, helped by its regular bearing habit, which avoids the boom-bust swings common in seedling tamarind. The sour-sweet, balanced taste and red pulp suit tamarind paste and concentrate uses, making the variety attractive to growers seeking stable cashflow and buyers wanting dependable sourcing.
About tamarind
Tamarind has been cultivated in India for centuries, from the dry zones of Rajasthan to the humid southern spice gardens. Today, farmers choose from released varieties bred for higher yields and disease tolerance, landraces that carry generations of adaptation to their home soils, and sweet types that command premium prices for desserts and drinks. Here…
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