Question

What is the suitable climate for growing jute? Name the world leader in the production of this crop. Is it a cash crop or a food crop?

Answer 1

Hint: In terms of cultivation and use, jute is one of the most important natural fibres after cotton. Cultivation is influenced by the weather, the season, and the soil. The Ganges Delta is home to over 85 percent of the world's jute production.

Complete answer: Farmers distribute seeds on cultivated soil to grow jute. Plants are trimmed out when they reach a height of 15–20 cm. Harvesting begins four months after planting. Before the blooms go to seed, the plants are normally picked after they flower. Close to the ground, the stalks are cut off. For about 20 days, the stalks are wrapped into bundles and steeped in water. The tissues are softened, and the firm [pectin] link between the bast and the [Jute hurd] (inner woody fibre stick) is broken, allowing the fibres to be separated. The stalks' fibres are then peeled in long strands and cleaned in clear, running water.
A warm and wet climate, such as that provided by the monsoon environment during the fall season, followed by summer, is ideal for growing jute. Temperatures of over 25°C and relative humidity of $70–90\mathrm{\%}$ are ideal for optimal growing. Jute requires 160–200 cm of rain per year, with additional rainfall required during the seeding season. Jute cultivation thrives in river basins, alluvial, or loamy soils. Jute cultivation in red soils may necessitate a large amount of manure, and it grows best in a pH range of 4.8 to 5.8. Jute can be grown on flat soil, a mild slope, or low ground.

Note:
Because of its golden tint, jute is also known as golden fibre (mainly). It is a cash crop that can be extremely advantageous for the economy because its export can bring in a large sum of money. Jute is a cash crop that yields a profit while also providing a source of income.