Speaking of oil seed crops, the sunflower is also mentioned with mustard and soybean. India imports large amounts of sunflower oil. Therefore, its cultivation is considered a profitable contract for farmers. Sunflower can be cultivated in three seasons a year. However, the season of Rabbi and Saeed is considered the best for its crop. But today you know which state is in the forefront based on the production of soybean, ie the most soybean cultivation is called. Let us know in this message.
These states are at the forefront
As for sunflower production, Karnataka is at the forefront of all other states of the country. The climate and soil here are very favorable for sunflower cultivation. Because of this, the most sunflower is made in Karnataka. According to the data of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Karnataka alone holds 56 percent of the total sunflower production in the country.
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The place of other states
As for sunflower production, Karnataka is at the forefront. So Telangana is in second place. The farmers here grow more sunflowers. A total of 8 percent of the sunflower is produced here. At the same time, Haryana is third in sunflower production. The state has an 8 percent share of sunflower production. Apart from this, Odisha ranks fourth. The state has an 8 percent share of sunflower production. In addition, Maharashtra ranks fifth, where 4 percent of sunflower is produced. That is, these five states produce a total of 85 percent of the sunflower.
How to grow it
Soil should be chosen before sowing any crop. Therefore, before the sunflower is grown, farmers should sow the seeds according to the quality of the soil. According to agricultural experts, balloo clay soil is considered best for sunflower cultivation. At the same time, the pH value of the soil should be 6.5 to 8.5. The special thing is that before sowing the seeds, plow the field well. After this, improve the field by running the bat. Also, arrange the drainage in the field so that the sunflower plant cannot bear the irrigation.
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