
Name of crop Potato
Category : Tuber crops
Name of variety : BARI Alu-1 (Heera)
Identifying character : Most popular variety of Bangladesh. High yielder, white oval shaped tuber
Developed by (Centre/Division) : Tuber Crops Research Centre
Year of release : 1990
Crop duration : 90 days
Yield (kg/ha) : 30-40
Fruit Size : Float round
Fruit Colour : Light cream
Suitable area : All over Bangladesh
Sowing time : November 1-15
Harvesting time : February-March
Major diseases and Management : Late not found
Major insect/pest and Management : not found