Mustard Seeds
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Mustard is a vital Rabi oilseed crop, widely cultivated in cool, semi-arid regions after the monsoon. It thrives in well-drained soils with optimal moisture and moderate temperatures. Mustard seeds are valued for their high oil content (≈46–48%) and protein-rich meal, making them essential for both oil extraction and animal feed.
Productivity is maximized with integrated nutrient, pest, and disease management. Key threats include black rust, white rust, aphids, and Alternaria blight.
Crop Overview & Growing Conditions
- Season & Climate: Primarily a Rabi oilseed crop in India and similar climates. Sown in October–November, harvested ~90–95 days later. Prefers cool, dry conditions at flowering (10–25 °C), with 625–1,000 mm annual rainfall; frost and high humidity are detrimental.
- Soil & Planting: Ideal soils: alluvial loam, sandy to heavy clay, well-drained; pH 6.0–7.5. Seed rate: ~2 kg/acre (~5 kg/ha); sow depth 2–6 cm; spacing ~45 cm between rows, 10–15 cm between plants.
| Best Sowing Time | October–November |
| Seed Rate | 2 kg/acre (5 kg/ha) |
| Soil Requirement | Alluvial loam, sandy to heavy clay, well-drained, pH 6.0–7.5 |
| Spacing | 45 cm between rows, 10–15 cm between plants |
| Harvesting | 90–95 days after sowing |
| Major Threats | Black rust, white rust, aphids, Alternaria blight |