Jowar is also known as the king of millets and a staple food for many people in India, mainly growing in southern India, Maharashtra, Rajasthan and other states. Jowar farming is a dryland cultivation method that can be practised in both the kharif and rabi seasons. India has a total of 6.3 million hectares of farming land for jowar cultivation, which produces around 6.4 million tonnes. Let's know about various essential topics in jowar farming.

Soil and climate requirements for jowar farming

It needs a temperature 25°C to 32°C to grow well but 16°C is not suitable, as it may cause crop failure. As we know, jowar is classified as a dryland crop, so it requires 400mm of rainfall annually for healthy, better growth.

This millet can grow in different types of soil, but if we partially absorb it, it grows much better in sandy loam soil than in other types. The best pH range for soil should be 6 to 7.5.

What factors should be considered when farming jowar?

Jowar farming fields should not be rocky. Waterlogging is unsuitable for farming, so it needs to be drained. The sowing time is at the end of July on the northern side and from October to November on the southern side of India.

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