Mustard / Rapeseed
Sarson / Rai / ToriaOilseedRabi
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Major Rabi oilseed of the Indo-Gangetic plains, including Toria as a short-duration crop.
Calendar windows are indicative for the major Indian agro-climatic regions. Always cross-check with your local Krishi Vigyan Kendra or state agriculture department for recommendations specific to your district, soil type and variety.
Sowing window
Oct – Nov (Toria: Sep)
Harvest window
Feb – Mar
Major producing states
Rajasthan · Uttar Pradesh · Haryana · Madhya Pradesh
Twelve-month operations
| Month | Operations | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| January | Spray / IPM | Flowering — mustard aphid IPM. |
| February | Harvest | |
| March | Harvest | |
| April | — | |
| May | — | |
| June | — | |
| July | — | |
| August | — | |
| SeptemberNow | Sow | Toria sowing. |
| October | SowFertilize | |
| November | SowIrrigate | |
| December | IrrigateIntercultural |
Fertilizer schedule
Basal N, P, K with sulphur; first N top-dressing at first irrigation. Refer ICAR-DRMR (Bharatpur) PoP.
Pest & disease management
Mustard aphid is the most damaging pest at flowering; white rust and Alternaria blight are major diseases.
Sources
See the full India crop calendar for all crops, or check our government schemes page for credit and insurance options for the Rabi season.