Fibre · Kharif
Mesta (Kenaf)
Sown Apr–Jun · 120–150 days to harvest · 12 guides in our archive
September
Not the month for mesta (kenaf).
Its window is Apr–Jun. That opens in April, 7 months from now.
At a glance
The nine numbers you plan with
Season
Kharif
Sowing
Apr–Jun
Duration
120–150
Spacing
30 × 10 cm
Soil pH
6.0–7.5
Water
450–700 mm
Temperature
22–32 °C
Seed rate
12–15 kg
Yield
2–2.5 t fibre
Watch for
Stem rot, spiral borer
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.
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Sowing window
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