Description:
- It is one of the oldest crop cultivated for the purpose of oil and fiber
- Growth: Slender, erect, 30-75cm tall with more secondary branches
- Seeds: Small, flat, shiny, brown or golden.
- Maturity: capsule and plant turns golden yellow colour
- Oil Content: 35–45% oil, rich in omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids
- Seed Rate: 20-30 kg/ha, varies with spacing and conditions