Nalta Jute (Corchorus siliquosus)
Nalta Jute (Corchorus siliquosus) is a fast-growing annual herb producing yellow flowers and edible leaves, often cultivated for its fiber and greens.
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Sunlight
Prefers full sun to partial shade.
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist, but avoid waterlogging.
Soil
Prefers well-drained, fertile loamy soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH.
Temperature
Thrives in warm temperatures between 20-30 °C.
Habitat
Outdoor
Fertilizer
Feed with a balanced fertilizer during the growing season.
Care Requirements
Prefers full sun to partial shade.
Needs at least 6 hours of sunlight daily for best growth.
Keep soil consistently moist, but avoid waterlogging.
Water more frequently during hot, dry periods.
Prefers well-drained, fertile loamy soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH.
Thrives in warm temperatures between 20-30 °C.
Protect from frost.
Outdoor
Feed with a balanced fertilizer during the growing season.
Apply every 4-6 weeks.
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Category
Vegetable, Foliage, Medicinal
Plant Place Type
Ground, Garden
Plant Environment
Outdoor
Lifespan
Annuals
Plant Height
0.5-1.5 m
Spread
0.3-0.6 m
Growth Rate
Fast
Dormancy
None
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Simple
Flower Size
1-1.5 cm
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- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classMagnoliopsida
- orderMalvales
- familyMalvaceae
- genusCorchorus
- speciesCorchorus siliquosus
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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Edible
Yes