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Niger

Sown Jul–Aug · 90–110 days to harvest · 12 guides in our archive

September

Not the month for niger.

Its window is Jul–Aug. That opens in July, 10 months from now.

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

Rapeseed (Toria) 85–100 days
At a glance

The nine numbers you plan with

Season Kharif
Sowing Jul–Aug
Duration 90–110
Spacing 30 × 10 cm
Soil pH 5.5–7.0
Water 300–450 mm
Temperature 18–28 °C
Seed rate 5–6 kg
Yield 0.4–0.6 t
Watch for Leaf spot, capsule fly

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 Niger

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