Nursery
Quality Planting Material of Litchi
The nursery of ICAR-National Research Centre on Litchi (ICAR-NRC on Litchi), Muzaffarpur produces and supplies genetically pure, healthy and true-to-type planting material of litchi. Plants are propagated from elite mother plants maintained at the Centre and are produced under scientific supervision following recommended nursery management practices.
The nursery primarily supplies 10-12-month-old air-layered (gootee) saplings suitable for direct field planting. In addition, freshly rooted layers (gootees) are also available during the propagation season, generally from September onwards, subject to availability.
Available Planting Material
Cultivar / Variety |
Price/Sapling (₹) |
Important Features |
|---|---|---|
Shahi |
₹100 |
GI-tagged premium cultivar of Bihar; early maturing, regular bearer with excellent fruit quality and high market demand. |
China |
₹100 |
Mid-to-late-season cultivar; heavy bunch bearer with large fruits, less prone to cracking, though it tends to exhibit alternate bearing. |
Bedana |
₹125 |
Small/shrivelled seed, high edible portion and excellent consumer preference. |
Rose Scented |
₹100 |
Distinct rose-like aroma, sweet fruits with high TSS and excellent flavour. |
Mandraji |
₹125 |
Large bright-red fruits borne in clusters; attractive appearance and good fruit quality. |
Gandaki Sampada |
₹125 |
Very large fruits (35–42 g), 80–85% pulp recovery, cracking resistant and late maturing. |
Gandaki Yogita |
₹125 |
Dwarf tree suitable for high-density planting; late maturing with pleasant aroma and good pulp recovery. |
Gandaki Lalima |
₹125 |
Mid-to-late season cultivar with large attractive fruits, good shelf life and excellent flavour. |
Swarnroopa |
₹100 |
Early-bearing selection with attractive fruit colour and good sweetness. |
Longia |
₹100 |
Vigorous and productive cultivar adapted to eastern Indian conditions. |
Ajhauli |
₹125 |
Productive cultivar with good fruit quality. |
Trikolia |
₹100 |
Vigorous cultivar with regular bearing and good fruit quality. |
Calcuttia |
₹125 |
Large fruits with good sweetness. |
Kaselia |
₹100 |
Adapted to local conditions with satisfactory yield and fruit quality. |
Bombai |
₹125 |
Large carmine-red fruits with soft juicy pulp and excellent flavour. |
Purbi |
₹100 |
Well adapted to eastern India with reliable productivity. |
- How to Purchase
Interested farmers and stakeholders may:
- Visit the nursery during working days to purchase plants directly.
- Contact the Centre for the dispatch of plants to the nearest railway station, subject to feasibility.
Packing, handling, transportation and freight charges shall be borne by the purchaser. Buyers are advised to contact the nursery in advance to confirm plant availability and payment procedures.
- Why Choose Our Nursery?
✓ Genuine and true-to-type planting material
✓ Elite cultivars maintained by ICAR-NRC on Litchi
✓ Healthy, vigorous and planting-ready saplings
✓ Scientific nursery management and quality assurance
✓ Technical guidance on orchard establishment and management
- Contact
Dr. Sunil Kumar
Scientist (Fruit Science) & Chairman, Farm Management and Advisory Committee
Contact No: +91-8860006741
E-mail: – sunil.kumar44@icar.org.in | mehtasunil98@gmail.com
Dr. Ashok Dhakad
Senior Technical Officer (T-6) & Farm Manager
Contact No: +91-8982447322
E-mail:- ashok.dhakad@icar.org.in | dhakadashok55@gmail.com
- Working Hours:
