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Makhana (Foxnut)

Sown Dec–Feb · 150–180 days to harvest · 12 guides in our archive

September

Not the month for makhana (foxnut).

Its window is Dec–Feb. That opens in December, 3 months from now.

What can go in this month, from the same aquatic group — soonest to crop first

Watercress 50–70 days
At a glance

The nine numbers you plan with

Season Kharif
Sowing Dec–Feb
Duration 150–180
Spacing 125 × 125 cm
Soil pH 6.0–7.5
Water Ponded 60–90 cm mm
Temperature 20–35 °C
Seed rate 80–100 kg
Yield 1.5–2.5 t
Watch for Leaf spot, aphid

Planning ranges for Indian conditions. Varieties, region and management shift every one of these — confirm with your KVK or state agricultural university before committing an acre.

From the archive

Growing Makhana (Foxnut)

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