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Sown Sep–Oct · 90–120 days to harvest · 5 guides in our archive

September

You can sow swede now.

Allow 90–120 days, which puts first harvest around December – January 2027.

At a glance

The nine numbers you plan with

Season Rabi
Sowing Sep–Oct
Duration 90–120
Spacing 45 × 20 cm
Soil pH 5.5–7.0
Water 350–500 mm
Temperature 8–20 °C
Seed rate 2–3 kg
Yield 35–50 t
Watch for Club root, flea beetle

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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