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Jute (Corchorus capsularis) is a versatile plant native to regions including Assam, Bangladesh, China North-Central, China South-Central, China Southeast, East Himalaya, India, Laccadive Islands, Laos, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, and Thailand. Jute (Latin: Corchorus capsularis) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Jute is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Jute is a member native to ASS, BAN, CHN, CHC, CHS, and EHM. Jute thrives in full sun and prefers moist soil that is light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Jute grows best in USDA zone 9-11, full sun light, moist water, and annual, perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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