Agriculture News: Farming is no longer the same as before. New techniques have come into the market for farming. By adopting these techniques, farmers are earning profits of lakhs of rupees every year. In such a situation, the rainy season has also started, in which we are going to tell you about five such fruits whose cultivation can earn you huge profits.
Monsoon season is the best season for cultivation of major fruits in India. During this time, moisture remains in the field and irrigation cost is also saved. In such a situation, by conserving water, such fruits should be cultivated which can give good income to the farmers by growing them only in the rainy season. These fruits and vegetables include Jamun, Singhara, Lotus Cucumber, Mushroom and Pomegranate. Most of the farmers have already prepared the land for cultivation of Kharif crops. In such a situation, cultivation of these fruits proves to be a profitable deal for them.
mushroom
Often in the rain, mushrooms grow on their own in the grass, gardens and on the roadside. These mushrooms are poisonous, which are not fit for human consumption, but in this season, by cultivating many improved varieties of mushrooms, one can earn good income. Actually, in this season, there is a lot of moisture and humidity, which is necessary for mushroom cultivation, so in the rainy season, one can cultivate mushrooms like milky, button, oyster in a 4 * 4 room. Let us tell you that the demand for mushrooms has increased a lot in the markets and mandis. Just one kilo of mushrooms is sold immediately at the price of 250 to 300 rupees. By setting up a mushroom unit at a cost of just 50,000 to one lakh rupees, one can earn profits for years.
Water chestnut
More water is required for water chestnut cultivation. Most of the farmers grow water chestnut by filling water in ponds during rainy season, because water chestnut gives good yield with less effort in rain water. Although water chestnut is sown in June-July, but water chestnut can also be cultivated by filling water in the field between July-August. After cultivating water chestnut by this time, the crop is ready by December-January, after which water chestnut and its products get good prices in the market. If farmers want, they can also earn additional income by processing water chestnut and making flour and other products.
Jamun
The rainy season is considered the best for preparing the fruit orchard and planting the plants. Especially between June and August, most of the planting of new orchards and renovation of old orchards is done. Talking about the cultivation of jamun, it is beneficial to do its gardening in loamy soil with good drainage during good rains, because in this season the plants grow naturally with the help of soil, air and water. 250 jamun plants can be planted in one hectare, after which 80 to 90 kg of fruits will be produced from just one jamun tree for the next 8 years.
strawberry
Strawberry cultivation is usually started at the end of the year. Its sowing is done in the months of September and October. Plough the field well about 1 week before sowing. And after this, mix cow dung manure well in it and also add potash and phosphorus as pesticides. Farmers have now started growing many other types of crops apart from traditional farming.
Which also includes cultivation of different fruits. One such fruit is strawberry which is usually grown in cold areas. Farmers are now earning profits worth lakhs from strawberry cultivation. Earlier it used to be cultivated in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Kashmir. Now it is being cultivated not only in cold areas but also in states with less cold areas like Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh. Let us know how profits worth lakhs can be earned from strawberry cultivation.
Pomegranate
Rainy season is also the best time for the cultivation of Pomegranate, which is famous in India as a fruit that increases blood. For this, the field should be prepared using organic method by adding compost in light sandy loam soil. Please note that cultivation of grains can be done in all types of water. Quality production of Pomegranate can be obtained by irrigating especially by storing rainwater. Drip irrigation technique is considered most effective for its cultivation, which saves both water and labour. Use of organic pesticides and Jeevamrit proves beneficial for the management of its orchards. Pomegranate fruits can be plucked from its tree after every 120 to 130 days.
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