Growing Mustard in NepalSowing time, seed rate and spacing

• Baisakh
• Jestha
• Ashadh
• Shrawan
• Bhadra
• Ashwin — Sow
• Kartik — Sow
• Mangsir
• Poush
• Magh — Harvest
• Falgun — Harvest
• Chaitra

SowHarvest

• The field should be well-leveled and have a good drainage system. Mustard plants are sensitive to standing water, so waterlogging should be avoided at all costs.
• Before sowing, remove all weeds, old plant remains, and crop residues to prevent pest and disease buildup from previous crops.

• Provide critical irrigation during flowering and pod development stages, as water stress at this time can reduce yield and seed quality.
• Avoid overwatering and waterlogging conditions, as excess moisture can cause root diseases and damage the crop.
• Mustard can tolerate drought, but timely irrigation helps achieve higher yield and better oil content.

• Harvest mustard when the pods turn yellowish-brown and become dry. This indicates the seeds are mature and ready for collection.
• Cut the plants early in the morning when there is dew, as moisture helps prevent seed shattering.
• Dry the harvested plants completely under the sun before threshing to avoid fungal infection.
• Clean and grade the seeds properly before storage to maintain quality and avoid spoilage.

• Alternaria Blight

For treatment, use only a pesticide registered in Nepal, at the dose on its label, and ask your local Agriculture Knowledge Centre.

• Wheat
• Rice
• Maize

Data for these topics is still being checked or reviewed, so it is not shown here:

• Suitability by region (Terai, hills, mountains)
• Recommended varieties
• Disease treatment and pesticides
• Pest control
• Fertilizer amounts
• Yield