kharif
Castor
अरंडी / Arandi
Ricinus communis · Euphorbiaceae
Industrial oilseed crop, highly drought-tolerant. Gujarat dominates national production. Also valuable as a trap crop border for Helicoverpa management in cotton.
At a Glance
Duration
150 days
Organic Yield
1.5-2 t/ha
Organic Premium
+25%
Water Need
low
pH Range
6 – 7.5
Soil Type
sandy-loam, black
Nutrient Requirements
N
Nitrogen
60-80 kg/ha
P
Phosphorus
30 kg/ha
K
Potassium
30 kg/ha
Organic Farming Protocol
1
Sowing
FYM 5 t/ha.
2
30 DAS
Jeevamrutham drench.
3
As trap crop
Border planting around cotton attracts Helicoverpa.