Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Crop's seasonality? when is it grown and how many crops a year?

It can be grown throughout the year. It is propagated in the month of July/August during monsoon season and it is also planted in the February/March, if farmers have assured the irrigation system. Three to four time crops in a year.

What is the investment in cultivation of each crop cycle? This would include seed cost, agricultural operations cost, labour, harvesting etc.

Approximately Rs. 40,000 per acre/year