Oilseeds· Guizotia abyssinica
Guide de culture du Niger Seed
An Ethiopian-origin oilseed producing high-quality edible oil prized for its light color and nutty flavor. Also globally traded as a premium bird feed seed. Thrives on poor soils at high altitudes.
Conditions de croissance
Exigences du sol
Type de sol et pH
Meilleurs types de sol : loam, clay loam, laterite
Plage de pH : 5 - 7.5 (optimal : 6)
Drainage : moderate
Besoins en nutriments (N-P-K)
Guide de plantation
Rendement et économie
Ravageurs et maladies courants
Ravageurs courants
- niger capsule fly
- aphids
- headworms
Maladies courantes
- alternaria leaf spot
- cercospora leaf spot
- rust
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Conseils de culture
Niger seed tolerates waterlogged and acidic soils where other oilseeds fail, making it a good fit for marginal highlands.
Harvest promptly when heads begin to droop and seeds darken -- shattering losses can exceed 30%.
Sow at the end of the main rainy season to utilize residual soil moisture through pod filling.
Questions fréquentes
How long does Niger Seed take to grow?
Niger Seed typically takes 120 days from planting to harvest. Seeds germinate in about 7 days. The best planting season is late_summer, early_autumn.
What soil does Niger Seed need?
Niger Seed grows best in loam, clay loam, laterite soil with a pH of 5-7.5. Moderate drainage is required.
What temperature does Niger Seed need?
Niger Seed grows best at 15-25°C. Frost tolerance: none. Heat tolerance: low.
What is the expected yield for Niger Seed?
Niger Seed yields approximately 500 kg/hectare under good conditions.
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