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    This document provides information on the production technology of ajwain. It details that ajwain is a native crop of Egypt that is commonly grown in India, Pakistan and other countries. The document describes the botanical features of ajwain including that it is an annual herb reaching 70-90 cm tall. It also outlines the soil and climate needs for growing ajwain as well as cultivation practices such as sowing time, fertilizer use, irrigation needs and pest and disease management. Harvest typically occurs in May when the flowers turn brown and average yields are reported to be 1100-1400 kg/ha. Finally, the document discusses the various uses of ajwain including in cooking, medicine and its economic importance.

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    PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY OF

    AJWAIN
    SUBMITTED TO: SIR ASGHAR SHAH

    SUBMITTED BY: ZUREERA FATIMA

    ROLL NUMBER: SP19C1BB008

    THE ISLAMIA UNIVERSITY OF


    BAHAWALPUR
    AJWAI
    N
    Origin

     Ajwain is a native of Egypt and is


    a popular seed crop.
     The major ajwain producing
    countries are India, Persia, Iran,
    Egypt, Afghanistan, Pakistan and
    North Africa.
    BOTANICAL
    DISCRIPTION
    Botanical description

    It is an annual erect herb.


    Height ranges from 70-90
    cm.
    It has soft fine hairs.
    It has moderate level of
    tolerance to drought.
    Leaves

    Branched leafy stems.


    Feather like leaves.
    2.5 cm long.
    Flowers

    Terminal.

    Pedunulate.

    White in colour.
    Seed

    Oval in shape.
    Minute size look like
    cumin seeds.
    Green to brown in
    colour.
    Seeds have a pungent
    and bitter taste.
    Oil Morphology

    Botonical Name: Trachyspermum ammi.

    Taste: sharp hot taste.

    Appearance: pale yellowish brown in colour.

    Plant part used: Seed.


    PRODUCTION
    TECHNOLOGY
    Soil and Climate
    Grown as winter crop in subtropical or temperate
    climate.
    Grow on any soil type from clay to silt loam.
     Sensitive to water logging.
    It can be grown in rain fed areas.
    Moderately cool and dry climate favour good plant
    growth.
     Grow best in neutral Soils .
     Temperature ranges from 15-27 centigrade for
    germination.
    Mode Of Pollination

    Flowers are portentous.

    Cross pollination occurs through insects.


    Number Of Chromosomes

    The Diploid Chromosome


    number of ajwain is 2n= 18.
    Time Of Sowing

    It is mainly a rabi crop.

    October-November.
    Land Preparation

    Soil should be brought to fine tilth.


    Should be free from weeds.
    10 – 15 t\ha FYM mixed into the soil before final
    plouging.
    Plough 3-4 times before sowing followed by
    planking to conserve moisture.
    Seed Rate
    Broad cast method 3-
    4 kg\ ha
    Drill sowing
    1.5 kg\ ha
    Sowing Method
     Sowing Spacing Germination Row To Row
    Method Time Distance

    Broad 45 cm Apart 7-14 Days 90 cm


    Casting
    Line Sowing 35 cm Apart 30 Days 60 cm
    Weeding

    Weeding is done 2-3 times whenever


    the weeds are noticed.
    Manures And Fertilizers

    N P&K S
    kg\ha kg\ha kg\ha

    20-80 30-50 50
    Manures And Fertilizers

    Before sowing apply full dose of P&K.

    N is applied in three equal splits of dose.


    a) First at sowing time.
    b) Second and third at30 days interval.

    10-15 t\ha FYM should be added in soil.


    Irrigation

    Irrigation provided immediately after sowing if


    there is no rain.

    Later at 1 week interval up to 1 month.

    When seed germination complete irrigate after 15


    days.
    Harvesting
    Harvested in may.
    Plants start flowering in 2 months.
    The crop is harvested when flower heads turn
    brown.
    Then tied into bundles and stacked for drying.
    Threshed on a clean floor and separate the clean
    seeds.
    Yield

    An average yield is 1100-1400 Kg\ha.


    Insect Pests
    Aphids Jassid
    Diseases
    Collar rot

    Powdery mildew

    Root rot
    Value Added Products

    Ajwain oil

    Thymol

    Thyme

    Fatty acids
    Varieties

    AA-1

    AA-2

    AA-93
    USES OF AJWAIN
    Edible Uses
     Ajwain seeds have been used in traditional Indian cooking.

     The seeds are also used in bread and biscuit dough and then
    sprinkled over the top when baked.

     Middle Eastern recipes incorporate carom to boost the flavor


    of meat and rice dishes.

     As a preservative in chutneys, pickles, and jams.

     Make herbal tea.



    Medical Uses

     It is basically used in stomach ache.


    Ajwain oil is anti-infectious, antibacterial, antiviral,
    anti-fungal, anti-parasitic and a tonic.
     Ajwain oil is used for whooping cough and toothache .
    Digestive weakness.
    Cholera.
    Diarrhea.
    Lower blood pressure.
    Used for weight loss.
    Skin care.
    Economical Overview

    In Pakistan average yield from an acre is 200- 250


    kg per acre.

    Price of 1 kg is approximately 80 rupees.

    A farmer can earn 12,000-14,000 rupees from one


    acre.
    Annual production is 300-400 ton in Pakistan.
    ANY QUESTION?

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