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Tarameera: All Prices are in Quintal
Description
Tarameera (Eruca sativa), also known as Jatropa or Rocket Salad, is a traditional oilseed crop widely grown in arid and semi‑arid regions of India. It is valued for its resilience to drought, multiple uses in oil extraction, fodder, and green manure, making it an important crop for sustainable farming systems.
Botanical Name: Eruca sativa
Crop Type: Oilseed / Fodder
Duration: 90–120 days
Climate Requirement: Thrives in dry climates, tolerant to low rainfall
Soil Requirement: Sandy loam and light soils with good drainage
Sowing Season: October–November (Rabi season)
Grows well in low‑fertility soils with minimal inputs.
Acts as a catch crop in drought‑prone areas.
Provides fodder for livestock and improves soil fertility when used as green manure.
Can be cultivated as a rotation crop to break pest and disease cycles.
Seeds are used to extract Tarameera oil, which has applications in traditional medicine, massage oils, and bio‑pesticides.
Oil cake serves as organic manure and improves soil productivity.
Increasing demand in local and regional markets makes it a profitable option for small farmers.
Tarameera oil is known for its anti‑inflammatory and therapeutic properties.
Leaves are edible and used as salad greens in some regions.
Plays a role in Ayurvedic remedies for joint pain and skin care.
| Mandi | Price | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Medta City | 5,350.00/- | 11 May, 2026 |
| Nohar | 5,375.00/- | 11 May, 2026 |
| Siwani | 5,500.00/- | 11 May, 2026 |
| Nagaur | 5,311.00/- | 11 May, 2026 |
| Deoli | 5,100.00/- | 11 May, 2026 |
| Ellenabad | 5,500.00/- | 11 May, 2026 |
| Mandsaur MP | 5,430.00/- | 11 May, 2026 |