Agriculture in Kota District: Major coriander and soybean market
Kota is one of Rajasthan's notable agricultural districts, best known for major coriander and soybean market. Its farmland is fed by Chambal and sits on predominantly black soil, a combination that favours soybean, coriander, wheat. Unlike a generic state average, Kota's cropping is shaped by this specific soil-and-water mix, which is why the crops and schemes below are weighted to what actually grows and sells here.
What Grows Best in Kota
The district's main crops are Soybean, Coriander (Dhaniya), Wheat, Garlic. soybean leads the local economy, so Kota farmers should track the Soybean rate closely and plan sowing, inputs and storage around it. The black soil here holds moisture well and suits cotton, soybean, pulses and oilseeds.
Crop Calendar for Kota (Sowing & Harvest)
Based on Kota's main crops, here is when to sow and harvest locally. Plan inputs, labour and credit around these windows:
| Crop | Season & Window | All-India rate (3 October 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| 🫘 Soybean | Kharif (Sow: Jun-Jul, Harvest: Sep-Nov) | ₹5,650/qtl |
| 🌿 Coriander (Dhaniya) | Rabi (Sow: Oct-Nov, Harvest: Feb-Mar) | ₹5,500/qtl |
| 🌾 Wheat | Rabi (Sow: Oct-Nov, Harvest: Mar-Apr) | ₹2,604/qtl |
| 🧄 Garlic | Rabi (Sow: Oct-Nov, Harvest: Feb-Apr) | ₹16,500/qtl |
Soil, Water & Irrigation in Kota
With black soil and water from the Chambal, the priority for Kota farmers is matching irrigation to the crop. Drip and sprinkler subsidies and a solar pump can cut water and power costs significantly. A free soil health card tells you exactly which nutrients your plot needs.
Best Way to Sell soybean from Kota
Since soybean is central to Kota, time your sale using the live soybean rate. Sell at Kota Grain Market and compare with neighbouring mandis. Grade and clean produce for a 15-20% premium, and list on eNAM to reach buyers beyond Kota.
Mandi Prices in Kota
These are the crops actually trading in Kota's markets (Kota APMC, Boli APMC, Ramganjmandi APMC, Itawa APMC and 1 more), with the modal price per quintal reported on 1 June 2026:
| Commodity | Min | Max | Modal Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mustard | ₹6,600 | ₹7,786 | ₹7,300 |
| Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) | ₹4,901 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,429 |
| Green Gram(Moong)(Whole) | ₹6,651 | ₹7,256 | ₹6,816 |
| Maize | ₹1,850 | ₹1,932 | ₹1,891 |
| Methi Seeds | ₹5,601 | ₹6,630 | ₹6,201 |
| Corriander seed | ₹8,000 | ₹16,201 | ₹12,133 |
| Garlic | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| Jowar(Sorghum) | ₹353 | ₹6,433 | ₹3,435 |
| Cotton | ₹5,353 | ₹5,353 | ₹5,353 |
| Soyabean | ₹6,870 | ₹7,590 | ₹7,230 |
Source: Agmarknet daily arrivals for Kota, Rajasthan, as of 1 June 2026.
What Kota Actually Grows: Official Crop Statistics
In 2024-25, Kota's largest crops by area were Soybean, Wheat, Rice (Paddy). Soybean alone covered 1,81,818 ha (39% of the area under the crops listed below), with a yield of 910 kg/ha, 16% below the Rajasthan average. The biggest shifts since 2019-20: Rice (Paddy) area +66%, Urad (Black Gram) area -53%.
| Crop | Area (ha) | Production (tonnes) | Yield (kg/ha) | Rajasthan avg yield | Area change since 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soybean | 1,81,818 | 1,65,422 | 910 | 1,089 | +1% |
| Wheat | 1,30,954 | 4,90,953 | 3,749 | 3,559 | -21% |
| Rice (Paddy) | 54,198 | 1,39,050 | 2,566 | 2,593 | +66% |
| Gram (Chana) | 40,533 | 63,225 | 1,560 | 1,215 | -14% |
| Mustard (Rapeseed) | 34,973 | 50,879 | 1,455 | 1,552 | +40% |
| Urad (Black Gram) | 20,100 | 5,665 | 282 | 365 | -53% |
| Maize (Corn) | 2,163 | 5,521 | 2,552 | 2,658 | +5% |
| Sesame (Til) | 517 | 90 | 173 | 363 | -61% |
| Jowar (Sorghum) | 398 | 323 | 811 | 811 | -64% |
| Groundnut | 290 | 588 | 2,026 | 2,024 | +121% |
Source: Directorate of Economics & Statistics, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Govt of India (final estimates), via UPAg. Field crops only - vegetables, fruit and spices are counted separately. Rajasthan average = sum of the state's district estimates.
Climate & Sowing Windows in Kota
Kota receives about 811 mm of rain in an average year, 91% of it in June-September. The wettest month is July (270 mm). Days are hottest in May (average high 44°C) and nights coolest in January (average low 8°C).
- Rain typically first crosses 100 mm a month in June, the usual cue for kharif sowing here.
- 91% of the year's rain falls in June-September, so rabi and summer crops need assured irrigation.
- May days average 44°C, so summer (zaid) crops and young orchards need frequent irrigation and mulching.
| Month | Rain (mm) | Avg high | Avg low |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6 | 25° | 8° |
| February | 10 | 29° | 11° |
| March | 9 | 35° | 17° |
| April | 6 | 41° | 23° |
| May | 10 | 44° | 28° |
| June | 100 | 41° | 29° |
| July | 270 | 34° | 26° |
| August | 269 | 31° | 24° |
| September | 103 | 32° | 23° |
| October | 15 | 33° | 18° |
| November | 10 | 30° | 14° |
| December | 3 | 26° | 10° |
Source: NASA POWER long-term monthly averages (satellite and model based, so they can understate rain on coasts and hills) for the centre of Kota district (25.1967, 76.001). These are normals, not a forecast for any one year; for this week see the farm weather forecast.
For Kota Farmers: Solar Pumps & Tractors
Districts Near Kota
Before you sell, compare mandis in neighbouring districts too (straight-line distance between district centres):
- Bundi - 38 km
- Baran - 75 km
- Neemuch, Madhya Pradesh - 104 km
- Tonk - 108 km
- Sheopur, Madhya Pradesh - 111 km
- Jhalawar - 111 km
Land records and Farmer ID in Rajasthan
Government Schemes for Kota Farmers
Farmers in Kota are eligible for PM Kisan Samman Nidhi, Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, Kisan Credit Card, Soil Health Card Scheme, PM Krishi Sinchayee Yojana, eNAM - National Agriculture Market and more. For Kota's soybean growers, crop insurance and the soil health card matter most for the black-soil crops here. Apply at the Kota district agriculture office, a CSC, or online via the Subsidy Finder.