MEDICINAL AND AROMATIC CROPS (2+1)

Harvest and Yield

The leaves can be harvested in 2 months period. The second harvest is made at 30 days interval and the third harvest 40 days after second harvest.The harvested leaves should be shade dried for 7 to 10 days.
Yield

Yield/ha	Leaves (kg)	Pods (kg)
Rainfed	1000	150-200
Irrigated	2000	400

It has been shown that young leaves and pods contain more sennosides than the mature ones; however, bluish green, matured leaves are preferred in the market and they also fetch better price. Even though, the produce are sold by weight, leaves containing about 2.0-2.5 % and pods having 2.5-3.0 % of total sennosides are acceptable in the industry.