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Boost Mustard Yield With These 5 Expert Recommended Varieties
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News18•08-10-2026, 16:02
Boost Mustard Yield With These 5 Expert Recommended Varieties
- •Progressive farmer Yogesh Kumar Pandey from Sultanpur shared details about five improved mustard varieties for a high yield.
- •Pusa Jwalamukhi can be sown up to October 10 and yields up to 25 to 30 quintals per acre with 42 to 45 percent oil content.
- •Pusa Bold features sturdy plants resistant to strong winds, producing around 20 to 25 quintals of yield per acre.
- •Pusa Agrani is ideal for early sowing in the first week of October, maturing in 120 to 125 days.
- •Choosing the right variety based on sowing time and weather along with proper care ensures a successful harvest of up to 30 quintals.
Key Questions Answered
Pusa Jwalamukhi can yield up to 25 to 30 quintals per acre when sown on time by October 10. The oil content in its seeds ranges from about 42 to 45 percent.
For early sowing in the first week of October, Pusa Agrani is a suitable option that gets ready for harvest in 120 to 125 days. It yields about 22 to 25 quintals per acre with an oil content of 40 to 42 percent.
Farmers should keep in mind the sowing time, field condition, and local weather when selecting any mustard variety to ensure a better yield.
