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Virajaji jasmine (Jasminum auriculatum)

Virajaji (Jasminum auriculatum) is one of three major commercial jasmine species in India alongside J. sambac (Mallepoolu/Gundumalli) and J. grandiflorum (Jaji). TNAU has released J. auriculatum cultivars CO-1, CO-2, Long Point, Long Round, Short Point, Short Round and Parimullai (yield ~11.1 t/ha).

Key characteristics

  • Species: Jasminum auriculatum
  • Varieties: CO-1, CO-2, Parimullai (TNAU); Long Point/Round; Short Point/Round
  • Yield Parimullai: ~11.1 t/ha
  • Spacing: 1.8 m x 1.8 m

Cultivation and adoption

Plants are propagated by layers or rooted cuttings in 30x30x30 cm pits at 1.8 m x 1.8 m spacing in June-November, fertilized with 10 kg FYM and 120:240:120 g NPK in six bimonthly splits.

See also: Marigold Crop, Chrysanthemum Crop, Jassids Sucking Pests Floriculture, Fusarium Wilt Chrysanthemum, Jasmine Mallepoolu Sambac, Spodoptera Marigold Flower Borer.

References

  1. Jasmine - Vikaspedia. https://vikaspedia.in/agriculture/crop-production/package-of-practices/flowers/jasmine
  2. Jasmine Varieties Parimullai - NHB. https://nhb.gov.in/pdf/flowers/jasmine/jas012.pdf