How is jute cultivated?
Jute is a rainy season crop, sown from March to May according to rainfall and type of land. It is harvested from June to September depending upon whether the sowings are early or late. Jute requires a warm and humid climate with temperature between 24° C to 37° C. Constant rain or water-logging is harmful.
Which country is largest producer of jute?
India
As a leading natural fiber producing country, India accounted for more than 50 percent of global jute production. The bulk of the manufactured jute goods is predominantly being used in packaging purposes in the domestic market.
How long does it take jute to grow?
Remove all the jute seedlings from the pot except the tallest one when it reaches 6 to 8 inches in height. This typically requires less than one month, and the plant will reach maturity in about four months.
Which soil is best for jute?
loamy alluvial
Jute can be raised on all kinds of soils from clay to sandy loam, but loamy alluvial are best suited. Laterite and gravel soils are not suitable for this crop. The new grey alluvial soils of good depth, receiving silt from the annual floods are the best for jute cultivation.
Which country is the largest producer of jute?
What is soaking jute stems in water called?
Jute is a fibre obtained from stem of jute plant. Jute is harvested during flowering stage. The stems are cut off close to the ground and are left to dry for sometime. Dried stems are then tied into bundles and soaked in water for about 20 days. This process is called retting.
Is jute a natural fibre?
Jute is extracted from the bark of the white jute plant (Corchorus capsularis) and to a lesser extent from tossa jute (C. olitorius). It is a natural fibre with golden and silky shine and hence called the Golden Fibre.
Which country ranks first in jute?
| Rank Countries Production (Int $1000) Footnote Production (MT) Footnote | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1 | India | 1,900,000 |
| 2 | Bangladesh | 800,000 |
| 3 | China | 68,000 |
| 4 | Myanmar | 26,169 |