This document provides information on the production of rapeseed (canola) and mustard. It discusses that rapeseed and mustard are bright yellow flowering plants cultivated for their oil-rich seeds. Canola oil is used for cooking oil, biodiesel and animal feed, while mustard seeds are used to produce mustard oil and in soaps and cosmetics. Both crops contribute to soil health, rural employment and are major exports. The document outlines ideal soil and climate conditions, seeding rates, fertilizer needs, common pests/diseases and harvesting times for canola and mustard.

2. Production technology of
Rapeseed and Mustard
.

3. Rapeseed :
 Rapeseed, also known as canola, is a bright yellow flowering plant that belongs to
the Brassicaceae family. It is primarily cultivated for its oil-rich seeds, which are
used for various purposes, including cooking oil, biodiesel, and animal feed.

4. Canola:
 Botanical Name :
Brassica napus L.
 Family :
Brassicaceae
Economic importance :
 Canola is a high-value, no-waste crop that produces oil for human consumption and protein
for animal feed.
 Canola oil and meal exports can generate foreign exchange revenue.
 Canola helps stabilize the domestic vegetable oil market.

5. .
 Canola contributes to soil health and conservation in water-scarce regions.
 Canola cultivation and processing create rural employment opportunities.
 Canola is a major export crop for many countries, including Canada, Australia, and the
United States.

6. Soil type :
 Soil type :
 Canola prefers loam-type soils that are well drained, and it will not tolerate waterlogged
conditions. A poorly drained soil can result in root disease and increased winter kill. Canola
will tolerate a wide range of pH conditions, but it does best with soil pH between 5.3 and
7.5.
 Seed rate :
 2 to 2.5 kg/acre
 Sowing time :
 15 OCT to 15 NOV
 Sowing method:
 Drill sowing
 Broadcasting

7. Fertilizer :
N P K
35 35 25KG/ACRE
Irrigation :
It usually requires 3 to 4
Weeds :
wild oats, wild mustard and Bathu , Karund and jangli jai.
Diseases:
Root rot ,Downy mildew, black spot , clubroot
Harvesting:
After 15 April

8. Mustard :
 Botanical Name :
Brassica nigra
 Family :
Brassicaceae

9. Economic importance :
 It is used as a flavoring agent in sauces
 Mustard seeds are used to produce mustard oil, and in the production of soap and
cosmetics.
 It is believed to have anti-inflammatory properties and can be used to treat various
ailments such as arthritis, respiratory problems, and digestive issues.
 Mustard is used as a cover crop in agriculture to improve soil health and prevent erosion.

10.  Soil Type :
 Mustard prefers loam-type soils that are well drained, and it will not tolerate waterlogged
conditions. A poorly drained soil can result in root disease and increased winter kill. Canola will
tolerate a wide range of pH conditions, but it does best with soil pH between 5.3 and 7.5.
 Seed rate :
 2 to 2.5
 Sowing time :
 15 oct to nov
 Sowing method:
 Drill sowing
 Broadcasting

11.  Fertilizer :
 N P K
35 30 12KG/ACRE
Irrigation :
It usually requires 3 to 4
Weed :
wild oats, wild mustard and Bathu , Karund and jangli jai.
Diseases:
Root rot ,Downy mildew, black spot , clubroot
Harvesting:
After 15 April

12. Canola Mustard
Canola plants are typically annuals Mustard are both annual or binneal
Canola plants have large, broad leaves and
yellow flowers
Mustard plants can have yellow or white
flowers, and their leaves can vary in shape
and size
Yield : 15 -20 mound /acre Yield : 18-22 mound/acre
N P K
35 35 25KG/ACRE
N P K
35 30 12KG/ACRE
Mustard plants are typically taller Canola plants have distinctive bright yellow
flowers and are generally shorter
Brassica napus L. Brassica nigra
Canola oil has neutral taste and mild. Mustard oil have pungent flavor

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Canola Mustard
Oil is used for human consumption Oil is used in condiments and cosmetics.