Jute is an annual herb also known as Tossa Jute.

It is native to South Asia.

India and Bangladesh produce the greatest amounts of Jute in the world, and global production is estimated at more than 3.3 million tones each year.

India is the largest Jute producing country in the world, with annual production estimated at more 1.968 million tones.

West Bengal accounts for as much as 50% of the country's total Jute production.

Other major Jute producing regions in the country include Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Meghalaya, Assam, and Orissa

• Kingdom:  Plantae
• Division: Magnoliophyta
• Class: Magnoliopsida
• Order: Malvales
• Family: Tiliaceae
• Genus: Corchorus
• Species: olitorius

Fiber is the most economically important part of Jute.

Jute can be raised on all kinds of soils from clay to sandy loam, but loamy alluvial are best suited.

The suitable climate for growing Jute (warm and wet) is offered by the monsoon climate, during the monsoon season.

Temperatures from 20˚C to 40˚C and relative humidity of 70%–80% are favorable for successful cultivation.

Jute requires 5–8 cm of rainfall weekly, and more during the sowing time.

Soft water is necessary for Jute production.

• The major challenges involve Biotic and Abiotic causes.
• Biotic Causes: 
  
  • Major Pests: Semilooper, Bihar Hairy Caterpillar, Grey Weevil, Yellow Mite and Stem Weevil 
    
  • Major Diseases: Damping off, Seedling blight, Leaf blight, Collar rot and  Stem and Root rot.
• Abiotic Causes:
  • Chlorosis
  • Stunted growth
  • Curling tip