Mustard Harvest Alert: Avoid Costly Mistakes, Maximize Yield!

• Dholpur farmers warned against common mustard harvesting errors that can lead to significant yield loss.
• Harvest when 80% of the crop is ripe and plants turn light yellow, approximately 100 days after sowing, as advised by farmer Sushil Sharma.
• Avoid harvesting under-ripe (grains shrink) or over-ripe (pods burst, grains shed) crops.
• Move harvested crop to a clean, firm threshing floor on the same day and dry for 4-5 days before threshing.
• Proper timing and post-harvest care ensure grain quality, luster, and better production.