General Information Marigolds are a popular, short-duration flower crop grown widely for its bright yellow, orange, and red flowers. Marigold flowers are in high demand for religious ceremonies, festivals, garlands, and decorations, providing good income to farmers. Besides economic benefits, marigolds help with natural pest control, support pollinators, and their petals are used to extract […]
General Information Carrots are root vegetables rich in nutrients and unique qualities. The edible part is a modified conical root, and it contains malic acid as the main organic acid. The orange-colored types are especially valued as they are rich in carotene, thiamine, and riboflavin. The taste of carrots is mainly attributed to glutamic acid,
General Information Cauliflower is cultivated for its shortened flower parts or mass composed of close aggregation of abortive flowers developed on thick bunch of inflorescence which are used as vegetables, soup, curries and pickling. Consumption of cauliflower provide vitamin B, vitamin E, and also a fair amount of protein. It is also an excellent source
General Information Cabbage is highly nutritious and is a rich source of Vitamin C and Vitamin K. It also contains good amounts of Vitamin B6 and folate. Among minerals, cabbage provides calcium, potassium, magnesium, manganese, and iron, which support strong bones, healthy heart, and overall body functions. It is used for curries, pickling etc. Cabbage
General Information Black gram, commonly known as urad, is an important pulse crop widely grown in India for its high nutritional value and soil-enriching properties. It is a rich source of protein, carbohydrates, and essential minerals, making it a vital component of the Indian diet. Black gram improves soil fertility through nitrogen fixation, making it
General Information Radish (mooli) is a popular root vegetable grown across India and is ready for harvest within 30 to 60 days, making it a quick-income crop for farmers. Radish is very beneficial as it is rich in fiber, improves digestion, helps control blood pressure, supports heart health, and contains vitamin C, which boosts
🌾 MUSTARD CROP PRODUCTION GUIDE 🌾 Complete Scientific Package of Practices (POP) 🌱 General Information Mustard is a fast-growing, cool-season oilseed crop widely cultivated for oil extraction, spice production, and green manure. It is the major rabi oilseed crop of India with oil content ranging from 37–49%. India is the third largest producer of rapeseed-mustard
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