Maharashtra State Seeds Corporation Limited offers Jute Seeds: JRO-524 with Quick Retting and Stripping Properties. Maharashtra State Seeds Corporation Limited promotes direct and contract seed production through seed growers, institutions like SFCI, NAFED. For fiber, the maturity period is 120-130 days and for seed it is 180-200 days. It is suitable for lifting into multiple cropping systems, followed by rice. The fiber yield is 15-30 Quintal per Hectare and the grain yield is 5 to 8 Quintals per Hectare. This Jute Seed is resistant to root rot and yellow mites.
