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Agriculture · Q955

Agronomy

Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 955

Q955

The optimum period of sowing for Capsularis types (white jute) is

A.
March - April
Answer
B.
April - May
C.
July - August
D.
January - February

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
White jute is scientifically known as Corchorus capsularis. It is shrub species in the Malvaceae family. It is the main source of jute as its fibres are finer than normal jute.
Jute is a rainy season crop, it is sown in. March - April depending upon the rainfall and type of land, is harvested from June - September.