Jasmine cultivation – Profits per acre, Caveats and more
Areas of Production Tamil Nadu is the largest Produce of flowers, cut or loose. From Roses to JAsmine and a wide range of flowers, Tamil Nadu produces nearly 50% of all flower production in India. Regarding jasmine cultivation, Tamil Nadu is one of the highest producers and one of the largest consumers of flowers. Fresh…
Thippili / Pippali / Piper Longum Farming Medicinal Plants
Among medicinal plants, Pippali or Thippili plays a major role. In Ayurveda, the plant is used to cure or control a range of diseases from Bronchitis, cough, and cold to leprosy. While there is a constant demand for Thippili in India, the rise of interest in western countries has made Thippili cultivation favorable for many…
Drumstick / Moringa farming in india, Yield and Profit per acre
Moringa, the Indian superfood. Rich in protein and fiber, cheap, and a plant that can be cultivated almost anywhere in India. The leaf, fruit, and flowers are consumed The flowers have a very short shelf life and are not commercially available. The leaves are used in salads, raw or can be consumed cooked. The fruit…
Jamun Farming and Cultivation For Profit in India
Jamun is an indigenous fruit in India. They are called Njaval in Malayalam. In English, they are referred to as black plum or java plum. Jamun trees are evergreen and grow up to 35 feet in height. The fruits are sweet, and juicy and leave a purplish color on the tongue. The fruit and seed…
Hibiscus plant Farm in india
Cultivating Hibiscus for commercial purposes is not well known but there are a few farmers who have indulged themselves in cultivating Hibiscus for its flowers and leaves. Success stories of a few farmers have encouraged more people to cultivate Shoe Flower or Hibiscus plants lately. Though hibiscus can be grown almost anywhere in India, except…
Apple Ber – Indian Jujube Cultivation & farming in India
Among the most profitable crops in India with very limited maintenance and work is the Indian Jujube, commonly referred to as the apple ber. Priced at Rs.20 retail and going up to 50 Rs a Kilo, the Apple Ber is a crop that bears profusely. Cultivated in arid lands with limited irrigation and poor soil…