What kind of crop is jute? It is an economic crop.

What kind of crop is jute

Jute belongs to the genus Jute of the Tiliaceae family. It is a bast fiber crop and an annual herb. Jute is native to tropical Asia and is widely grown in the areas south of the Yangtze River in China.

In addition, jute fiber is also one of the cheapest natural fibers. Its planting amount and uses are second only to cotton. It is mainly used to make textile sacks and burlap.

Jute Origin Distribution

The main production bases of jute are in China, India and Bangladesh. In China, it is mainly planted in areas south of the Yangtze River, covering a wide range.

Jute production and economic benefits

The output of jute is quite considerable. With the development of economy, the production of jute has developed rapidly in various provinces. The average planting area has reached 540,000 square meters and the total output has reached 1 million tons, which is quite good in China.

Jute is grown in most parts of my country, and China is one of the countries with the most abundant hemp crops in the world. Since jute can produce high-quality fibers with a high yield, and the fibers have a wide range of uses, such as being woven into cloth or tied into hemp ropes, the economic value and benefits of jute are particularly high.