Tamarind variety · Traditional cultivar
Rahuri
Also known as Rahuri Selection
Rahuri region, Maharashtra · Local farmer selection
Recognized local selection in Maharashtra's tamarind germplasm. Represents regional diversity and farmer adaptation in this major tamarind-growing region.
Key facts
| Type | Traditional cultivar |
|---|---|
| Origin | Rahuri region, Maharashtra |
| Breeder / source | Local farmer selection |
| Parentage | Seedling origin; local type |
| Grown in | Maharashtra; Rahuri region |
| Also known as | Rahuri Selection |
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.
Rahuri in detail
Rahuri (Rahuri Selection) is a local tamarind selection associated with the Rahuri area of Maharashtra's Ahmednagar (Ahilyanagar) district, a recognised tamarind-growing region. It is listed among India's local tamarind selections in germplasm surveys.
Origin & story
The Rahuri selection is named for the Rahuri area in Maharashtra's Ahmednagar district, which is also home to Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth (MPKV). It appears in published surveys of tamarind genetic resources as one of several recognised local selections in India. Documentation of any formal selection or breeding process is limited in publicly available sources; the selection reflects farmer adaptation in one of the region's tamarind-growing pockets.
How it grows
Tamarind suits Rahuri's semi-arid climate and is generally grown under dryland conditions typical of central Maharashtra's plateau zones. Specific spacing or orchard practices tied to this particular selection are not documented in widely accessible sources.
Quality & character
Specific pod and pulp characteristics for the Rahuri selection are not documented in widely accessible sources.
Why it matters to buyers
Tamarind from Maharashtra's semi-arid zones serves domestic culinary and industrial markets. Limited public documentation prevents specifying any distinct quality profile or market positioning for this local selection.
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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