What is "Canola / Double Zero (00)" mustard and why is it preferred?

Traditional mustard oil contains 40%–50% erucic acid, which is linked to myocardial lipidosis. "Double Zero (00)" varieties like Pusa Mustard 31 have less than 2% erucic acid in oil and less than 30 micromoles/g glucosinolates in seed meal, making the oil healthy for the human heart and the cake safe for cattle feed.

What is "Canola / Double Zero (00)" mustard and why is it preferred?

Traditional mustard oil contains 40%–50% erucic acid, which is linked to myocardial lipidosis. "Double Zero (00)" varieties like Pusa Mustard 31 have less than 2% erucic acid in oil and less than 30 micromoles/g glucosinolates in seed meal, making the oil healthy for the human heart and the cake safe for cattle feed.

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Q: Why is thinning considered the most critical operation in mustard farming?

Because mustard seeds are tiny (1.5 kg contains nearly 3,00,000 seeds). When drilled, plants emerge too closely spaced. Without thinning to 15 cm distance, plants become thin, tall, and light-starved, producing very few branches and pods. Thinning increases branching by 300%.

प्रमाणित सरसों / राई बीज (उच्च तेल प्रतिशत) • Brassica juncea (L.) Czern.

Recommended certified sowing rate of 1.5 kg / acre (1.5 to 2.0 kg per acre) to achieve an optimal plant canopy of 88k plants / acre at 45 × 15 cm spacing.

Seed Quality Norms

1000-Grain Weight5 g

Certified Germination≥85%

Genetic Purity≥98%

Target Canopy88k/Acre

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1000-grain Test Weight: 5g | Certified Germination Standard: 85%

2. Land Cultivation Area (Acres)2 Acres (0.81 Ha)

0.5 Acre (Marginal)5 Acres (Small)15 Acres (Medium)25 Acres (Large)

3. Lab Germination Rate (%)

85%

Official certification standard for Mustard & Rapeseed High-Oil Seeds: 85%

4. Field Emergence Capacity (%)90%

Reflects seedbed moisture, clod fineness, and sowing depth (Default 90% for well-prepared soil).

1000-Grain Test Weight5 g

Target Canopy Spacing45 × 15 cm

Scientific Seed EstimationFor 2 Acre(s)

Total Certified Seed Required

1KG

Effective Seed Rate: 0.6 kg / acre (Standard: 1.5 kg/acre)

Seed Bags Needed1 Bags(2 kg standard bag)

Target Plant Stand176.0k Plants88k plants/acre

Estimated Certified Seed Investment180Government Seed Village subsidy covers up to 75% of this cost.

Agronomist Recommendation: Seed lot meets or exceeds official government certification standards.

Field Sowing Protocol for Mustard & Rapeseed High-Oil Seeds:

Mix with 2 kg dry sand or well-rotted sieved FYM for uniform seed drill distribution.

ICAR & State Agriculture University (SAU) Releases

Top National & State Certified Varieties

High-yielding, pest-resistant, and climate-resilient varieties produced and certified by the National Seeds Corporation (NSC) and State Seed Corporations.

Released: 2017~180/kg

Pusa Mustard 31 (00 Quality - Low Erucic Acid)

By ICAR-IARI, New Delhi

Maturity138 – 142 days

Potential Yield10 – 12 q/acre q/acre

Distinguishing Traits:

Double zero (00) healthy cooking oil (< 2% erucic acid)
High oil content (41.5%)
Resistant to white rust

Recommended Zones: Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab, Delhi, Western UP

Released: 2018~195/kg

RH 725

By CCS HAU, Hisar

Maturity136 – 140 days

Potential Yield11 – 13 q/acre q/acre

Distinguishing Traits:

Bold seeds (5.5g test weight)
Long siliquae (pods) with 16-18 seeds per pod
High oil yield (40.2%)

Recommended Zones: Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, Delhi, UP

Released: 2013~170/kg

Giriraj (DRMRIJ 31)

By ICAR-DRMR, Bharatpur

Maturity135 – 140 days

Potential Yield10 – 12.5 q/acre q/acre

Distinguishing Traits:

Widely popular in Rajasthan mustard belt
Strong resistance to lodging and shattering
High oil extraction (40.5%)

Recommended Zones: Rajasthan, MP, UP, Gujarat

Released: 2016~850/kg

Pioneer 45S46 (Commercial Hybrid)

By Corteva Agriscience

Maturity125 – 130 days

Potential Yield12 – 14 q/acre q/acre

Distinguishing Traits:

Heavy branching from base
Excellent drought resilience in conserved moisture
Uniform siliqua ripening

Recommended Zones: All major mustard growing zones

Mandatory Pre-Sowing Protocol

Scientific F-I-R Seed Treatment Schedule for Mustard & Rapeseed High-Oil Seeds

Always follow the exact sequence: Fungicide (F) → Insecticide (I) → Rhizobium / Biofertilizer (R). Mixing chemicals with biofertilizers together kills live beneficial cultures.

Step 1: Fungicide (F)

Metalaxyl 35% WS (Apron) or Carbendazim 50% WP

Dosage: 6.0 g per kg seed (Metalaxyl) or 2.0 g per kg seed (Carbendazim)

Target Pathogens: White rust (Albugo candida), downy mildew, and Alternaria blight

Step 2: Insecticide (I)

Imidacloprid 70% WS

Dosage: 5.0 g per kg seed

Target Pests: Painted bug (Bagrada hilaris) and early mustard aphid vectors

Step 3: Biofertilizer (R)

Azotobacter & PSB liquid bio-fertilizer

Dosage: 10 ml per kg seed

Symbiotic Benefits: Nitrogen supply and root proliferation in light sandy loam soils

Government Financial Assistance

National Mission on Edible Oils (NMEO-Mustard Mini-kit)

Eligible farmers organized in cluster seed villages receive up to 75% DBT subsidy capped at ₹6000 per quintal on foundation and certified seed.

Distribution Agency: National Seeds Corporation (NSC) & KVK Distribution Counters

Post-Harvest Seed Care

Seed Storage & Safe Keeping Tips

Keep seeds dry (< 8% moisture) in sealed polythene lined bags.
Sow when average daily temperature drops below 32°C (typically October 1st to 20th).

🏛️ Statutory Seed Verification Portals

Official Certified Seed Portals & Breeder Linkages for Mustard & Rapeseed High-Oil Seeds

Official MoA&FW (.gov.in) & ICAR (.org.in)

🏛️ Seed Division (.gov.in)seednet.gov.in

SeedNet India National Seed Portal

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🏛️ NSC Official Portalindiaseeds.com

National Seeds Corporation (NSC)

Buy certified seeds online directly from National Seeds Corporation central outlets and explore regional seed village allotments.

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🏛️ Apex Agronomy (.org.in)icar.org.in

Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)

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Frequently Asked Questions for Mustard & Rapeseed High-Oil Seeds

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Frequently asked questions

Because mustard seeds are tiny (1.5 kg contains nearly 3,00,000 seeds). When drilled, plants emerge too closely spaced. Without thinning to 15 cm distance, plants become thin, tall, and light-starved, producing very few branches and pods. Thinning increases branching by 300%.

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