Know the proper time for harvesting mustard and other important facts

The mustard crop is ready for harvesting in the month of February to March.
Farmers can get more yield by keeping the following things in mind at the time of harvesting mustard –
Harvest the crop when 75% of the mustard pods turn yellow.
It is very important to harvest at the right time. When harvesting is delayed, the pods start bursting.
Many times, due to delays in harvesting, the grain weight and oil content in the grains get reduced.
It is more beneficial to do the work of harvesting mustard in the morning. Due to the dew falling at night, the pods become moist.
After harvesting, keep the crop dry for a few days in the sun.
When the moisture in the seed is up to 15 to 20 %, then thresh the mustard seeds.

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The mustard crop is ready for harvesting in the month of February to March.

Farmers can get more yield by keeping the following things in mind at the time of harvesting mustard –

Harvest the crop when 75% of the mustard pods turn yellow.

It is very important to harvest at the right time. When harvesting is delayed, the pods start bursting.

Many times, due to delays in harvesting, the grain weight and oil content in the grains get reduced.

It is more beneficial to do the work of harvesting mustard in the morning. Due to the dew falling at night, the pods become moist.

After harvesting, keep the crop dry for a few days in the sun.

When the moisture in the seed is up to 15 to 20 %, then thresh the mustard seeds.

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