Suitability of Muga Rearing in South District of Sikkim, Based on Climatic Parameters
|
Crop |
Season |
Existing Temperature (°C) |
Limiting Temperature (°C) |
(Relative Humidity 1%) |
|
|
Suitability |
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|
Max |
Min |
Average |
Max |
Min |
Avgerage |
Existing |
Requirements |
|
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|
Jarua |
Jan-March |
22.93 |
7 |
15.06 |
29 |
13 |
21 |
74.97 |
81 |
Seed Crop |
Not Suitable, Low Min Temperature |
|
Jethua |
May-Jun |
32 |
19 |
25.3 |
34 |
21 |
28 |
81.12 |
84 |
Sec. Commercial Crop |
Suitable |
|
Aherua |
June-July |
32 |
20 |
25.3 |
33 |
26 |
30 |
85.56 |
86 |
Seed Crop |
Suitable |
|
Bhadiya |
July-Aug |
32 |
21 |
26.28 |
34 |
26 |
30 |
85.91 |
84 |
Seed Crop |
Suitable |
|
Kotia |
Oct-Nov |
31.05 |
12.5 |
21.88 |
30 |
19 |
25 |
79.34 |
83 |
Main Commercial Crop |
Not Suitable |