Bhima Purple is a high yielding garlic variety developed by the ICAR-Directorate of Onion and Garlic Research (DOGR), Rajgurunagar that has transformed garlic farming in Maharashtra and adjoining states.

This variety with attractive purple skinned bulbs has been recommended for cultivation in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Delhi, Haryana, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh. It has light purple bulbs with good storability.Bulb diameter: 4cm to 4.2cmNo. Of cloves: 25 – 30Clove Diameter: 2cm to 2.5cmTSS: 32.81%Color: Light Purple.

 Key Details

Maturity: 120 to 135 days after planting.

Average Yield: 6 to 7 tonnes per hectare (approx. 24 to 28 quintals per acre).

Bulb Characteristics: Attractive light purple skin with 25 to 30 cloves per bulb and good storability.

Recommended Regions: Cultivation is officially recommended for Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Delhi, Haryana, Karnataka, Punjab, and Uttar Pradesh.

 Planting & Seed Information

Propagation: Garlic is grown using individual cloves separated from the mother bulb rather than true botanical seeds.

Seed Rate: Approximately 500 to 600 kg of cloves per hectare (or up to 900–1100 kg/ha depending on spacing and clove size).

Sourcing: Quality seed bulbs can be sourced through institutional agricultural centers, state seed corporations, or platforms like the National Seeds Corporation