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Agriculture In India - Mustard Plants

The mustard plant refers to various species within the genera Brassica, Rhamphospermum, and Sinapis in the Brassicaceae family, also known as the mustard family. Its seeds are used to produce mustard oil, while the edible leaves are consumed as mustard greens. Due to their significant health benefits, these plants are consumed in various forms. Mustard is part of the Cruciferae family and is one of the most extensively cultivated crops in India, which is the leading producer of mustard in the world. The major mustard-producing states in India include Rajasthan, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, and Assam. Mustard is harvested from February to March during the Rabi season, which begins in September and ends in October. The crop is ready for harvest 90-105 days after sowing, indicated by the pods turning yellow and the seeds hardening. It is advisable to remove the old leaves from mustard plants below 20 to 25 cm when beans start forming. Mustard thrives in cool and dry weather with adequate soil moisture during growth and requires dry and clear conditions at maturity. Mustard plants were cultivated in Kaliganj, West Bengal, India, on January 8, 2024. (Photo by Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID	#11093238
Date Taken	8 January 2024
Location	N/A
Photographer	Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto
Category	Human Interest
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto

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