Tamarind variety · Released variety
Hasanur
Also known as Hasanur Seedless
Hasanur region, Karnataka · Karnataka horticultural research programs
Seedless selection making it commercially attractive for fresh consumption and value-added products. Regular bearer; higher inflorescence per branch (13.87 panicles). Evaluated favorably for dryland conditions.
Key facts
| Type | Released variety |
|---|---|
| Origin | Hasanur region, Karnataka |
| Breeder / source | Karnataka horticultural research programs |
| Yield | Reported average yield 15.09 kg/plant (highest in comparative trials); well-suited to semi-arid tropics |
| Tolerance | Tolerant to dryland conditions; performs well in marginal rainfall zones |
| Distinctive features | Seedless or low-seed fruit, high inflorescence density, suitable for processing |
| Grown in | Karnataka; grown across southern states |
| Also known as | Hasanur Seedless |
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.
Hasanur in detail
A seedless tamarind selection from the Hasanur region of Karnataka, noted for high flowering density and steady yield under dry conditions.
How it grows
Hasanur performs well under dryland conditions. In accession evaluation trials at ICAR-Central Research Institute for Dryland Agriculture (CRIDA), Hyderabad, the Hasanur #5 accession recorded an average yield of about 15 kg per tree, among the top performers of the 40 accessions assessed. As a clonal selection it is propagated vegetatively to keep its traits true to type, which suits water-limited and semi-arid growing areas.
Quality & character
Seedless or very low-seed fruit. Among 40 accessions evaluated for dryland performance, Hasanur #5 recorded the highest inflorescence density at 13.87 panicles per branch. It is a regular bearer under the evaluated conditions, making it attractive for both fresh use and processing.
Why it matters to buyers
The seedless trait is the main commercial draw, since it cuts out hand deseeding and suits tamarind concentrate and pulp production. The high inflorescence density points to dependable yields for processors buying in bulk. Fresh consumption demand exists but is generally secondary to the processing trade.
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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