Harvesting, processing and yield

Harvesting, processing and yield

    Blooming begins two months after sowing and the crop become ready for harvest in February-March (110-130 days after sowing). When mature, the crop turn yellowish and the spikes turn brownish. The seeds are shed when the spikes are pressed even slightly. At the time of harvest, the atmosphere must be dry and there should be no moisture on the plant, harvesting will lead to considerable seed shattering. Hence, the crop should be harvested after 10 am only.
    After two days, they are threshed with the help of tractor during early morning. Water is sprinkled over the heap for easy thrashing and separation.

    Yield
    Gujarat Isabgol-1, variety yields 800-900 kg of seeds per hectare. The new variety 'Gujarat Isabgol-2' has a potential to yield 1,000 kg of seeds per hectare.

Last modified: Tuesday, 3 April 2012, 9:08 AM