About Linseed
Linseed (alsi, flaxseed) is a winter oilseed whose oil is used in paints, varnishes and linoleum and, increasingly, as an omega-3 health food.
Where Linseed Is Grown in Jharkhand
The main linseed districts of Jharkhand are Palamu, Garhwa, Dumka. Jharkhand grows rice on its plateau uplands and lowlands, along with pulses such as urad and tur, maize, and a large range of vegetables, including tomato, okra and cauliflower, that supply Kolkata, Bihar and Odisha.
Season in Jharkhand
Rabi: sown October–November, harvested February–March. Exact arrival dates in Jharkhand depend on local sowing and the monsoon, so check current arrivals before planning purchases.
How Linseed Is Sold in Jharkhand
Farm produce is sold through regulated APMC market yards under the state's agricultural produce marketing law, run by the state agricultural marketing board, with many yards linked to eNAM. The state has been reforming its markets and promoting FPOs.
Other major markets in Jharkhand
State Agencies in Jharkhand
Linseed has no minimum support price, so it is bought almost entirely by private traders, processors and exporters. State marketing bodies regulate the markets and support farmer producer organisations.
Buyers, Processors and Exporters
These companies and bodies buy, process or export linseed across India, including from Jharkhand. Tap a name for details.
- Solvent Extractors' Association of IndiaIndustry bodyAboutExplore
- BigBasket (Supermarket Grocery Supplies Pvt Ltd)Online groceryAboutExplore
Research and Advice in Jharkhand
New varieties, crop advice and seed for linseed growers in Jharkhand come from the state agricultural universities below and from the Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) in each district.
Linseed in Other States
Madhya Pradesh · Uttar Pradesh · Chhattisgarh · Maharashtra
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