China Hybrid Tea (Camellia sinensis): Agrotechnology Package

Humid temperate zone with high rainfall and acidic soil pH in the Himalayan region such as Kangra are suitable for growing China hybrid tea (Camellia sinensis (L.) O. Kuntze). CSIR-IHBT has standardized a set of societal relevant agrotechnology package for production of quality flavoury tea.

CSIR-IHBT has contributed in rejuvenation of dilapidated tea plantations and developed improved methods of plantation management viz., pruning cycle, plucking standards, fertilizer application, weed management, disease and insect pest management, and post-harvest management.

• High yielding quality clone 'Him Sphurti’ with 25 per cent higher production
• Mechanical harvesting of tea leaves, mechanical skiffing, pruning and pit making
• Quality tea manufacturing process both for green and black tea
• Processes for value addition to low grade teas and teas dust to diversified tea based products

• Training & skill development on modern agro practices and tea processing

• Quality planting material of high yielding quality clone