
Name of crop Panikachu
Category : Tuber crops
Name of variety : BARI panikachu 3
Identifying character : Rhizome is the main edible part, rhizome is thick (25-35cm), around 70 cm long
Developed by (Centre/Division) : Tuber Crops Research Centre
Year of release : 2008
Crop duration : 180-200 days
Yield (kg/ha) : 10-15 (Stolon); 25-30 (Rhizome)
Fruit Size : Rhizome is thick (25-35cm), around 70 cm long
Fruit Colour : Light green to whitish
Suitable area : All over Bangladesh
Sowing time : February – March
Harvesting time : September- October
Major diseases and Management : not found
Major insect/pest and Management : not found