Ginger Cultivation Tips: Nowadays, farmers in India are giving more importance to other types of crops apart from traditional farming. Indians are most fond of tea in the world. That is why ginger is also consumed extensively in India. Because ginger plays a big role in enhancing the taste of tea. Along with this, ginger is also used as a medicine. So it also increases the taste in food. Ginger farming is considered a very profitable farming. Let us learn how to earn huge profits from ginger farming.
Do farming like this in this climate
The most advanced farming in India is done in Madhya Pradesh. Hot climate is suitable for ginger cultivation. The temperature ranging from 25 degree Celsius to 35 degree Celsius is best for this. For ginger cultivation, there should be complete drainage system in the fields.
Sandy loam and clay soil are considered good for ginger crop. The field is prepared for its cultivation in April itself. After that, rotten cow dung manure and remaining manure are mixed in the soil and the land is leveled. After this, small beds would be made and ginger seeds would be sown. Irrigation is necessary immediately after sowing.
Earnings are in lakhs
The crop is ready within 8 to 9 months of sowing. After that the growth of the crop stops and then it starts drying up. Therefore, once the ginger crop is ripe, it should be harvested. One acre of cultivation can yield about 200 quintals. If we talk about the prices of ginger, both of these are between Rs 300 to Rs 350 per kg in the market. By cultivating ginger, you can easily earn a profit of Rs 4 to 5 lakh at one go.