紅豆新品種高雄8號,係於民國79年開始進行雜交,歷經各級試驗逐步篩選淘汰之後,於91年1月25日通過審查命名。其植株高度在高屏地區為47.1~56.8公分,嘉南地區為35.6~37.4公分;結莢高度在高屏地區為12.8~14.9公分,嘉南地區為10.3~12.3公分。千粒重高屏地區約142~158公克,嘉南地區約131~145公克,子實公頃產量1,952~3,105公斤。本品種之優點具有(1)產量高,穩定性佳;(2)種粒鮮紅,種皮薄,硬粒少,適合加工製餡;(3)田間白粉病、薊馬發生較輕,節省防治成本;(4)成熟期落葉性一致,不需要使用落葉劑,適合於機械採收等優良特性。預計推廣後可受豆農、加工業者及消費者歡迎,成為國內的主要栽培品種。
A new adzuki bean variety Kaohsiung No. 8 was developed by the Kaohsiung District Agricultural Research and Extension Station. It was released to farmers from 2002. The Kaohsiung No. 8 is a pure line selection derived from the cross between KA71-02-27 and Mikami Dainagon in 1990. It was undertaken through a series of screening tests. The plant height is 47.1~56.8cm in Kaohsiung, Pingtung area and 35.6~37.4cm in Tainan, Chiayi area. The first seeding node from ground is 12.8~14.9cm in Kaohsiung, Pingtung area and 10.3~12.3cm in Tainan, Chiayi area. The 1000-seed weight is about 142~158g in Kaohsiung, Pingtung area, and 131~145g in Tainan, Chiayi area. The seeds yield range from 1952 to 3105 (Kg/ha). The variety possesses good characteristics as follows (1) High yield potential and relatively stable (2) Seed grain bright red and thin skin, less hard grains and suitable for making bean paste (3) Infestations of powdery mildew and thrips are not severe, saving for pest control cost (4) Leaf falling is better during ripen stage, and good for machine harvest. It is expected that the variety will be accepted by farmers and consummers and will become a leading variety in Taiwan.