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How to Grow Desi Sarson (Mustard) from Seeds 🌱🇮🇳

Growing Desi Sarson (Mustard) at home is simple and rewarding. Here’s a quick guide to help you cultivate this traditional Indian crop.

🌿 1. Seed Selection

• Choose Quality Seeds: Start with high-quality mustard seeds to ensure good germination.

🗓 2. Planting Time

• Ideal Time: Sow mustard seeds between October and December, when the weather is cool.

🌱 3. Sowing Seeds

• Prepare the Soil: Use well-drained, loamy soil. Loosen the soil and remove weeds.
• Sow the Seeds: Scatter seeds evenly and cover lightly with soil (about 1 cm deep).
• Spacing: Space seeds 4-6 inches apart for healthy growth.

☀️ 4. Sunlight & Watering

• Sunlight: Mustard thrives in full sun, so choose a sunny spot for planting.
• Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist but avoid waterlogging.

🌿 5. Growing & Care

• Thinning: Once seedlings are 2-3 inches tall, thin them out to leave the strongest plants.
• Fertilization: Mustard typically requires little fertilization; however, adding organic compost can boost growth.
• Pest Control: Watch out for aphids and caterpillars; neem oil works as a natural remedy.

✂️ 6. Harvesting

• Harvest Time: Mustard greens are ready in 30-40 days. For seeds, wait until pods are dry and brown, around 90-100 days.
• How to Harvest: For greens, cut the plant or pick leaves. For seeds, dry the pods and then thresh to collect.

Enjoy the fresh taste of homegrown Desi Sarson, perfect for saag, salads, and traditional Indian dishes.

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