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| − | + | '''Jute''' is a long, soft, shiny [[vegetable fibre]] that can be spun into coarse, strong threads. It is produced from plants in the genus ''[[Corchorus]]'', family [[Tiliaceae]]. | |
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| + | Jute needs a plain alluvial soil and standing water. The suitable climate for growing jute (warm and wet climate) is offered by the [[monsoon]] climate during the monsoon season. Temperatures from 20˚ C to 40˚ C and relative humidity of 70%–80% are favourable for successful cultivation. Jute requires 5–8 cm of rainfall weekly and more during the sowing period. | ||
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| + | *White jute (''[[Corchorus capsularis]]'') | ||
| + | *Tossa jute (''[[Corchorus olitorius]]'') is an Afro-Arabian variety. It is quite popular for its leaves that are used as an ingredient in a mucilaginous [[Leaf vegetable|potherb]]. Tossa jute fibre is softer, silkier, and stronger than white jute. | ||
Latest revision as of 20:40, 8 April 2010
Jute is a long, soft, shiny vegetable fibre that can be spun into coarse, strong threads. It is produced from plants in the genus Corchorus, family Tiliaceae.
Cultivation
Jute needs a plain alluvial soil and standing water. The suitable climate for growing jute (warm and wet climate) is offered by the monsoon climate during the monsoon season. Temperatures from 20˚ C to 40˚ C and relative humidity of 70%–80% are favourable for successful cultivation. Jute requires 5–8 cm of rainfall weekly and more during the sowing period.
- White jute (Corchorus capsularis)
- Tossa jute (Corchorus olitorius) is an Afro-Arabian variety. It is quite popular for its leaves that are used as an ingredient in a mucilaginous potherb. Tossa jute fibre is softer, silkier, and stronger than white jute.
