<P> To grow jute , farmers scatter the seeds on cultivated soil . When the plants are about 15 -- 20 cm tall , they are thinned out . About four months after planting , harvesting begins . The plants are usually harvested after they flower , before the flowers go to seed . The stalks are cut off close to the ground . The stalks are tied into bundles and soaked in water for about 20 days . This process softens the tissues and breaks the hard pectin bond between the bast and Jute hurd ( inner woody fiber stick ) and the process permits the fibres to be separated . The fibres are then stripped from the stalks in long strands and washed in clear , running water . Then they are hung up or spread on thatched roofs to dry . After 2 -- 3 days of drying , the fibres are tied into bundles . The suitable climate for growing jute is a warm and wet climate , which is offered by the monsoon climate during the fall season , immediately followed by summer . Temperatures ranging from 25 - 30 ° C and relative humidity of 70 % -- 90 % are favorable for successful cultivation . Jute requires 160 - 200 cm of rainfall weekly with extra needed during the sowing period . River basins or alluvial or loamy soils are best for jute cultivation. Jute cultivation in red soils may require high dose of manure and PH range between 4.8 - 5.8 is best for its cultivation . Plain land or gentle slope or low land is ideal for jute cultivation. Since the jute seeds are small in size , land should be prepared to fine tilth. Couple of ploughing will make the soil to fine tilth . </P>
<P> To grow jute , farmers scatter the seeds on cultivated soil . When the plants are about 15 -- 20 cm tall , they are thinned out . About four months after planting , harvesting begins . The plants are usually harvested after they flower , before the flowers go to seed . The stalks are cut off close to the ground . The stalks are tied into bundles and soaked in water for about 20 days . This process softens the tissues and breaks the hard pectin bond between the bast and Jute hurd ( inner woody fiber stick ) and the process permits the fibres to be separated . The fibres are then stripped from the stalks in long strands and washed in clear , running water . Then they are hung up or spread on thatched roofs to dry . After 2 -- 3 days of drying , the fibres are tied into bundles . The suitable climate for growing jute is a warm and wet climate , which is offered by the monsoon climate during the fall season , immediately followed by summer . Temperatures ranging from 25 - 30 ° C and relative humidity of 70 % -- 90 % are favorable for successful cultivation . Jute requires 160 - 200 cm of rainfall weekly with extra needed during the sowing period . River basins or alluvial or loamy soils are best for jute cultivation. Jute cultivation in red soils may require high dose of manure and PH range between 4.8 - 5.8 is best for its cultivation . Plain land or gentle slope or low land is ideal for jute cultivation. Since the jute seeds are small in size , land should be prepared to fine tilth. Couple of ploughing will make the soil to fine tilth . </P>
when is jute plant cut to obtain fibre
when is jute plant cut to obtain fibre
About four months after planting
About four months after planting