Year of Release |
1995 (IVI C) |  |
Recommended Areas |
Throughout India | |
Parentage |
Golden Yellow x Sun Giant | |
Average Yield |
Fresh flowers 20-25 t/ha; seed 70-100 kg/ha | |
Characteristics |
Produces medium sized, lemon yellow flowers in 135-145 days after sowing. Ideal for garden display and pot culture. |
Varieties
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Pusa Basanti Gainda
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Pusa Narangi Gainda
Year of Release
1995 (IVIC) 
Recommended Areas
Throughout India. More popular in southern India owing to big flower size Parentage
Cracker Jack x Golden Jubilee Average Yield
25-30 t/ha of fresh flowers, 100-125 kg/ha of seeds Characteristics
Produces deep orange flowers with ruffled florets in 125-135 days after sowing. Rich in carotenoids (329 mg/1000 g petals), widely used in poultry industry, food, pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries. -
Pusa Arpita
Year of Release
2012 (SVRC, Delhi) 
Recommended Areas
Northern plains Parentage
Selection from heterozygous (local) population Average Yield
18-20 t/ha Characteristics
Produces medium sized, light orange flowers during mid December to mid February in northern plains of India.