Psyllium Seed Supply from Gujarat and Rajasthan
Sourcing.

Plantago ovata (psyllium) seeds are cultivated primarily in Gujarat and Rajasthan, with Mehsana, Banaskantha, and Kutch districts in Gujarat and Barmer, Jalore, and Jodhpur districts in Rajasthan being the main growing areas. The crop is a rabi (winter) crop, sown in October–November and harvested in February–March. Annual production in India is estimated at 100,000–150,000 MT of seed, of which approximately 85% is exported in processed form (husk and powder).

Seeds are available in two main grades based on cleaning method. Machine-clean (standard) grade is cleaned using air separators and gravity tables to remove light particles and foreign matter — purity typically 98% or above. Sortex grade uses optical sorting to remove discolored seeds and foreign matter, achieving 99%+ purity with significantly lower foreign matter (≤0.5%). Sortex grade commands a price premium of 8–12% but is preferred by millers who need consistent husk yield and by pharma-grade husk processors.

Seed specifications buyers should confirm before purchasing include: purity (98% or 99%), moisture (≤8%), germination percentage (≥85% for seed-quality lots; not required for milling use), and lot origin documentation. We supply seeds in 25 kg, 50 kg, and 1,000 kg jumbo bags. Origin documentation, lot traceability, and a sample for pre-shipment testing are provided with each order. Share your intended use (milling, extraction, or feed) and we will recommend the appropriate grade.