You live in Uttar Pradesh and your cousin lives in Karnataka. Tell the benefits of an edible oil seed grown in your state and get the information about an oilseed that is extensively grown in your cousin's state.

As a resident of Uttar Pradesh, one of the significant oilseeds grown in the state is mustard. Mustard cultivation offers several benefits:

1. Multiple Uses — Mustard oil extracted from mustard seeds is commonly used for cooking purposes in many households. Additionally, mustard seeds are used in pickles, condiments, and spice blends, adding flavour to various dishes.
2. Nutritional Value — Mustard seeds are rich in essential nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids, protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals, which contribute to a healthy diet.
3. Adaptability — Mustard is a versatile crop that can be grown in various agro-climatic conditions.
4. Crop Rotation Benefits — Mustard is an excellent choice for crop rotation due to its ability to suppress weeds and diseases.
5. Income Generation — Mustard farming can generate income for farmers due to consistent market demand.

In Karnataka, one extensively grown oilseed is Groundnut. Some of the important information regarding Groundnut cultivation include:

1. Climate conditions — Groundnut is a tropical crop. It thrives well in the tropical and subtropical climates and is highly susceptible to frost.
2. Temperature — Groundnut requires about 20°C to 25°C temperature. Dry weather is needed during the time of ripening.
3. Rainfall — Groundnuts require well-distributed, light to moderate rainfall between 50 to 100 cm. Prolonged drought, continuous rains, stagnant water and frost harm the crop adversely.
4. Soil type — Sandy loams, loams and well-drained black soils, which allow enough of aeration, are considered suitable for groundnut cultivation. The red, yellow and black cotton soils of Peninsular India suit it well. Such light soils are essential as the nut ripens in the soil.
5. Multiple Uses — It is used in making hydrogenated oil, margarine, medical emulsions and soap. Groundnut oil is used as a cooking medium, its oil cake is used as cattle feed. The nuts are eaten raw, roasted, salted or sweetened.