Isabgol / Psyllium (Isabagula)

Plantago ovata

Gujarat is the global monopoly supplier of natural psyllium husk for digestive medicine. Requires cool dry weather; rain during maturity shatters the entire seed crop.

Optimal Temperature

12°C - 24°C

Ideal Soil Moisture

20% - 40%

Daily Sunlight

8+ Hours/day

Growth Cycle

110 - 130 days

Soil Type & Fertilizer Ratios

Recommended Soil:

Sandy loam to loamy alluvial soil with low clay content.

Recommended NPK Ratio:25:25:0 kg/ha

Irrigation Scheduling & Water Requirements

Light irrigation immediately after broadcast sowing, second after 7-8 days, and maximum 2-3 additional light irrigations.

Common Pests & Disease Vulnerabilities

Downy Mildew (Peronospora alta)
Aphids
Damping Off

Optimal Harvesting Signs & Post-Harvest Handling

Harvest early morning when spikes turn brownish and seeds come off easily upon rubbing between fingers.