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Harvesting, distillation and Yield
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The crop is ready for the first harvest after about 9 months of planting. Harvesting is done by using an ordinary sickle at about 20-45 cm above the ground. Under Karnataka conditions, the crop is harvested in the month of March, June and September. The crop flowers during October – November and the flowering stalks should be nipped off to discourage flowering. If the flowering stalks are allowed to grow, the plants will tend to age very soon and their life span may be reduced. Generally the crop once planted yields a profitable income for about 3-4 years and should be replanted after this period. Well maintained plantations may thrive longer. The yield of leaves may range from 15-20t/ha in the first year and 20-25t/ha in the second and third years. The yield of oil obtained during the first year is about 100-150 kg/ha and in subsequent years about 200-250 kg/ha oil may be obtained. |
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