Saag Sarson: A new variety of Chinese cabbage (Brassica rapa subsp. chinensis)

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  • DS Khurana Department of Vegetable Science, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana-141004 Author
  • RK Dhall Department of Vegetable Science, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana-141004 Author

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https://doi.org/10.61180/

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Abstract

Chinese cabbage (Brassica rapa subsp. chinensis) is a
winter season crop. It thrives best at temperature ranging
from 15-21oC. In Punjab, it is sown on the raised nursery
beds in mid September and seedlings are transplanted in
the second fortnight of October. Its first cutting is ready
by the middle of November. Punjab Agricultural
University, Ludhiana has recommended a new variety
of Chinese cabbage ‘Saag Sarson’ for commercial
cultivation in Punjab in 2015. It is developed by mass
selection. The salient features of the new variety are
mentioned below

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Published

2017-12-31

Issue

Vol. 44 No. 02 (2017): Vegetable Science

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Short Communication

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How to Cite

Khurana, D., & Dhall, R. (2017). Saag Sarson: A new variety of Chinese cabbage (Brassica rapa subsp. chinensis). Vegetable Science, 44(02), 124-125. https://doi.org/10.61180/