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== Characteristics ==

* '''Physical Characteristics''': ''Corchorus olitorius'' is an erect herbaceous plant that grows up to 1.5 meters high but can reach 4 meters when cultivated for fiber production. It has serrate, acute leaves that are 6 to 10 cm long and 2 to 4 cm wide. The plant produces small yellow flowers and spindle-shaped fruits containing numerous seeds<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corchorus_olitorius</ref>.
* '''Growing Conditions''': It thrives in lowland tropics with optimal temperatures between 16.8 and 27.5°C. The plant prefers fertile, well-drained soil with a pH range of 4.5 to 8.2 and can tolerate a wide range of precipitation<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corchorus_olitorius</ref>.
* '''Lifecycle''': ''Corchorus olitorius'' is an annual crop. Seeds are pre-soaked in hot water to overcome dormancy, and germination occurs within two to three days after sowing. The plant is typically grown in rows with spacing of 20–50 cm and requires regular weeding and manuring<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corchorus_olitorius</ref>.

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