Question

Describe the condition required for jute and it's distribution?

Answer 1

Answer:

JUTE:

Jute is an industrial fibre.It is also called Golden fibre. It is used for making carpets,ropes, covers and linoleum. It is used for packing many agricultural commodities. Jute is called ‘Brown Paper of Wholesale trade’. Jute fibre has softness, strength and length.

CLIMATIC CONDITION FOR GROWTH OF JUTE:

1.TEMPERATURE: It requires uniformly high temperature 27°C throughout the year.

2. RAINFALL: Jute requires well distributed heavy rainfall 150 cm.

3. SOIL: It is grown on floodplains and delta's. Fertilizers are also used.

4. CLEAN WATER: Jute needs and ample supply of clean water for washing.