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Jute Production Information System.

Contact Info
  • Central Research Institute for Jute and Allied Fibres (ICAR).
    Barrackpore, Kolkata- 700120, WestBengal (INDIA).
  • Phone: 033-2535-6121/6122.
    Fax: 033-25350415.
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Sowing Methods

Line Sowing

Manually operated Multi-row Seeder

  • Treated olitorius jute seed should be sown using 4/5-row seed drill developed at CRIJAF. After sowing, a planking should be done to cover the jute seeds.
  • Spacing can be adjusted in the machine.
  • The optimum being 25cm X 5-7 cm. A pre or post sowing irrigation insures proper germination.
  • In broadcast jute (seed rate 7kg/ha), synchronous weeding, thinning and line arrangement can be done using CRIJAF nail weeder at 4-5 DAS.
Broadcasting
  • Treated seeds should be broadcasted in prepared jute field cross wise ( East to West or vice versa followed by North to South or vice-versa ) for uniform seed distribution and desirable plant stand.
  • In broad casting method the Olitorius seed rate will be 5 to 6.5 kg/ha. After sowing, a planking should be done to cover the jute seeds A pre or post sowing irrigation insures proper germination.