Information, Uses, Health Benefits, and Nutritional Value for Flax

Information, Uses, Health Benefits, and Nutritional Value for Flax

Flax (Linum usitatissimum) is one of the oldest cultivated crops, dating back thousands of years to ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia. Originally grown for its fiber, which is used to make […]

Information, Uses, Health Benefits, and Nutritional Value of Sesame

Information, Uses, Health Benefits, and Nutritional Value of Sesame

Sesame (Sesamum indicum) is one of the oldest cultivated oilseed crops in the world, believed to have originated in the tropical regions of Africa and India. Historical records show that […]

Facts about Flax

Facts about Flax

Flax (Linum usitatissimum) is one of the oldest cultivated crops, dating back over 6,000 years. It is primarily grown for its seeds (flaxseed or linseed) and fiber, used to make […]

Facts about Sesame

Facts about Sesame

Sesame (Sesamum indicum) is one of the oldest oilseed crops, domesticated more than 3,000 years ago. It is also one of the earliest oilseed crops ever discovered. Numerous other species […]

Camelina: A Forgotten Oil Crop for Sustainable Agriculture and Biodiesel

Unraveling the potential of the forgotten crops: Gold of pleasure – Camelina

Cover Photo: Harvesting of Camelina in 2017 by PhD Ana Marjanović, Institute for Field and Vegetable Crops, Serbia. Camelina: A Forgotten Oil Crop for Sustainable Agriculture and Biodiesel Camelina sativa […]

A Complete Guide on Flaxseed Cultivation

Complete Flax Cultivation Guide – How to grow flax (linseed) for profit Flax: Origin and history Flax (Linum usitatissimum L) is one of the oldest crops and has been cultivated for […]

mustard diseases

Pests, Diseases and Weed Management of Mustard

The common diseases and pests of White Mustard are given below: Pests Flea beetles (Phyllotreta spp): Young plants are particularly susceptible to flea beetle infestations, especially in regions where they are a […]

mustard yield

Yield, Harvest, and Storage of Mustard

Yield of White Mustard This crop is grown worldwide on 60,000–80,000 Ha per year, which causes the production of 685,000 tons of White Mustard. Most of the White Mustard worldwide […]

irrigation of mustard

Irrigation requirements and methods for white mustard

Irrigation requirements The frequency of irrigation for white mustard (Sinapis alba) can vary depending on factors such as soil type, weather conditions, stage of growth, and local climate. Mustard crop […]

mustard fertilisation

Fertilizer requirements of white mustard

Every soil is unique because of its nutrient availability so, First of all, start with a soil test to check the nutrient availability of the soil it is the first […]

mustard varieties

Principals for selecting best variety for White mustard.

 Yellow mustard or White mustard is a versatile and nutritious crop that may be cultivated in a wide range of climates around the world. It has numerous applications, ranging from […]

mustard soil requirements

Mustard Soil preparation, Soil requirements, and Seeding requirements.

To grow mustard successfully, you need to prepare the soil, make sure it meets the needs of the mustard, and know how to plant the seeds. Here’s an overview of […]

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Mustard History, Plant Information, and Nutritional Value

Mustard History Mustard seeds have been used as a spice since antiquity, with mentions in Indian and Sumerian writings reaching 3000 BCE. The discovery of mustard seeds in Tutankhamun’s tomb […]

Camelina sativa: small seeds - huge opportunities

Camelina sativa: small seeds – huge opportunities

Camelina sativa, known as false flax or gold of pleasure, is an oilseed crop in the  Brassicaceae family (commonly known as the mustard family), native to Europe and Central Asian areas. It […]

Yield, harvest, storage of sunflower

Yield, harvest, storage of Sunflower

Sunflower Seed and Oil Yield per hectare and acre Sunflower farmers concentrate all their efforts during the cultivation season to ensure that their crops will manage to reach their potential […]

Sunflower pests and diseases

Sunflower pests and diseases

Sunflower pests and diseases Even though the sunflower can be infested and infected by various pests and diseases, the need for control measures is not very common. However, the threats […]

weed management in sunflower farming

Weed Management in Sunflower Farming

Weed control in sunflower Despite its large final size, sunflower is very sensitive to weed competition during the first growth stages of the plant. Weeds compete with plants in terms […]

sunflower fertilizer requirements

Sunflower Fertilizer Requirements

First of all, you have to consider the soil condition of your field through semi-annual or annual soil testing before applying any fertilization method. There are no two identical fields […]

irrigation of sunflower

Irrigation of Sunflower

Sunflower is grown in many parts of the world as a rain-fed, dryland, or irrigated crop. The plant’s deep root system is responsible for providing drought tolerance, as it can […]

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Sunflower Soil preparation, Soil requirements and Seeding requirements

To successfully cultivate sunflowers and help the plants reach their yield potential, the farmer needs to know and control the factors affecting the seed germination and crop establishment.  Planting time […]