Chrysanthemum Flower Farming Guide

The chrysanthemum is one of the most important flower crops commercially grown in different parts of the world. This flower produces more yield under greenhouse conditions. In India, commercial cultivation of this flower has good demand. This flower has different names in different belts in India; it’s called Guldaudi in Hindi belt, Chandramalika in the eastern state, Samanti in the southern states and Shevanti in the western states. The chrysanthemum belongs to the family of "Asteracea" and genus of “Chrysanthemum L.". Basically this flower is native to Europe and Asia. Chrysanthemum can be grown in greenhouse, poly house, shade-net, pots, containers and even backyards. Chrysanthemum flowers are mainly used for garland making, religious offerings and as cut-flower for party arrangements. When it comes to botanical description of chrysanthemum plant, the species of chrysanthemum have shallow root system with herbaceous perennial nature growing about 50 cm - 150 cm tall, with deeply lobed leaves and large flower heads, yellow, pink or white. As flower demand is very high in India, one should plan properly to get the flowers in the market especially in marriages and festival seasons. To read more about the cultivation : Click Here.

Malabar Neem Cost and Profit Details

In this article, let is talk about Malabar neem plantation cost and profit details. Malabar neem is one of the fastest growing plants that fetch sweet profits in short period of time with low maintenance.

Assumption:  This sample project is for 5 acres land and we will only include farming cost not the land cost. We assume, you already own the land.

Scenario-1: Assuming the plants are grown for paper industry and cutting will take place on 3 years age plants. For detailed project report: Click here.

Squash Cultivation Guide

Squash is one of the most versatile and delicious vegetables grown throughout the globe and it also pack good vitamins and an excellent health benefits. Squash is an herbaceous annual viny, creeping and trailing plant and produces vegetable that is large and variable in shape, size, colour and markings with a peduncle that is corky on the surface. This vegetable belongs to the family of "Cucurbitaceae' and genus of “Cucurbita”. There are mainly two types of squash; winter squash and summer squash and most summer squash have a bushy growth habit, unlike the rambling vines of many winter squashes. Some of the common names of squash vegetable are winter squash, zucchini (summer squash), butternut, pumpkin, gourd, cushaw and marrow. Squash is a rich source of vitamin A, phosphorus & calcium. Generally, the young and tender shoots are used in culinary (cooking) purpose. As the squash is warm season crop, India would be the best place to grow squash commercially. Squash can be grown in greenhouse, poly house and under shade net as well. Squash can be grown in pots, containers and backyards as well. To read More about squash farming. Click here.

Asparagus Farming Guide

Asparagus plant is a herbaceous and perennial that will reach the height of 100 cm to 150 cm , with stout stems with much-branched, feathery foliage. Asparagus belongs to the family of "Asparagaceae" and genus of "Asparagus". Asparagus can be used as both vegetable and medicine. This vegetable can be cultivated up to 1300 meters mean sea level (msl) in tropical and subtropical parts of India. Usually, asparagus roots are in grey colour and tuberous. Other common names for Asparagus are "Satamuli", "Abhiru" and "Satavar". Basically, Asparagus Plant IS native to the western coasts of Europe. When it comes to India, this vegetable is grown throughout India. Only young asparagus shoots are commonly eaten and used in preparing various dishes across the globe. Generally, purple asparagus differs from its green and white counterparts in having high sugar and low fiber levels. Asparagus plant is a useful companion plant for tomatoes, as the tomato plant repels the asparagus beetle. Asparagus also useful to repel some harmful root nematodes that affect tomato crop.To Read more about Asparagus Cultivation Click here.

Knol-Khol (Kholrabi) Farming Guide

Kohlrabi (Kholrabi ) is an annual vegetable, and is a low, stout cultivar of cabbage. Kohlrabi can be eaten raw as well as cooked. Kholrabi vegetable is known by many names in India. It is popular in the states of Jammu & Kashmir, West Bengal, and Maharashtra, Assam, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab & some parts of south India. The commercial cultivation of Kholrabi is very limited. The fleshy edible proration is an enlargement of the stem, which develops entirely above ground and is used as a vegetable. It is an excellent vegetable if used at its early stage before it becomes tough and fibrous and edible preparations are made with both the stem and the leaves. This vegetable belongs to the family of “Cruciferaceae" and genus of “Brassica”. This vegetable also called as “German turnip:, “Turnip cabbage” in other parts of the world to Read More Click here.

Celery Cultivation Guide

What is celery? Celery is basically a leafy vegetable which is grown for its stalk. Celery has become a common household staple along with carrots, onions and potatoes. Celery grows to a height of 12 to 16 inches and is composed of leaf-topped stalks arranged in a conical shape that are joined at a common base. To read more Click here

Nutmeg Farming Information

What is Nutmeg? Well, Nutmeg is an ever green tree that reaches about 10 meter height and produces two different spices. Nutmeg and mace are the output of this tree. Nutmeg is actually a dried kernel of the seed where as mace is dried aril surroundings of the seeds (Nutmeg is the shelled, dried seed of the plant Myristica fragrans, and mace is the dried net-like covering of the shell of the seed). Nutmeg tree belongs to the family of “Myristicaceae” and genus of “Myristica”. Nutmeg & mace are used to make medicine. Nutmeg and mace are used for diarrhea, nausea, stomach spasms and pain, and intestinal gas. Nutmeg used as condiment in sweet foods. Dutch dishes use the seasonings in ground form. Nutmeg oleoresin used in preparation of meat products, soups, sauces, baked foods, puddings etc. Nutmeg oil is used in cosmetics and toiletries. To read more Click Here.

Green Fodder Cultivation Guide

Green fodder plays major role in feed of milch animals, thereby providing required nutrients for milk production and health of the dairy animals. Green fodder production provides the better option of feed buying alternative for farmers who are planning to go for sheep farming, goat farming or dairy farming. Some farmers even depend on the cultivation of green fodder just like any other crop and sell it in the market. Some types of green grasses can be chopped into pieces using local chop cutting machine and make silage which can be stored for years and used as fodder in dry or drought seasons. Green fodder can be cultivated in open fields choosing right hybrid perennial variety. Green fodder even can be grown using hydroponics system. To read more..Click here.

Cassava (Yucca) Farming Information

Cassava is similar to other tuber crops like yam and sweet potato. This vegetable is grown mainly for its tubers. The cassava plant is a woody plant with erect stems and spirally arranged simple lobed leaves with petioles (leaf stems) up to 30 cm in length. The plant produces petal-less flowers on a raceme. The edible roots of the plant are usually cylindrical and tapered and are white, brown or reddish in color. Cassava plants can reach 4 meter in height Cassava is popularly called as “tapioca” or “yucca” or “manioc” and it produces more calories per unit area. Cassava can be processed into a number of products such as starch, flour, chips, ethanol and glucose syrup, and bread to name a few. These products have high demand locally and also have significant export possibilities. Cassava belongs to the family of “Euphorbiaceae” and genus of “Manihot”. To read more click here.

Brussels Sprout Farming Guide

This is one of the important cold vegetable crop cultivated in Jammu Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, hilly regions of Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, TamilNadu. This vegetable is mostly cultivated in USA and European countries. Brussels sprouts belong to the family of “Brassicaceae” and genus of “Brassica”. The sprouts growing on axils of leaves are used for cooking and salad purpose. To read more Click here. 

Betel Nut Cultivation Information

The areca nut palm produces the common chewing nut which is popularly known as betel nut or supari. This nut is consumed in very large extent hence has great demand. In India, areca nut is very much linked with religious practices. India is the largest producer and consumer of areca nut in the world. The areca nut is not a true nut, but rather a fruit categorized as a drupe. It is commercially available in dried, cured and fresh forms ..To read more click here.

Honey Bee Farming Guide

Well, Beekeeping is one of the oldest tradition in India for collecting the honey. Honey be farming is becoming popular due its market demand in national and international markets as well. Not only the farmers make a sweet dividends but beekeeping also help increase agriculture productivity through pollination. Honeybees also produce honey, bee wax and royal jelly thus giving additional benefits to the farmers. After successive losses in traditionally grown crops, farmers are inclining towards bee farming. In order to maximize agricultural production, honeybee can be used as an important input agent. About 80 % crop plants are cross-pollinated, as they need to receive pollen from other plants of the same species with the help of external agents. To Read More:

Organic Compost Making Guide

Well, everybody is very conscious about health and the food they are consuming. Due to the fact that most of the farming business became commercial, agricultural products are produced in short period of time by injecting lots of chemicals and fertilizers into the soil. This may give high yield in short period, but has tremendous impact on health of the consumer. This process also makes the soil weak and down the line, soil becomes without any fertility. So it is time to think to enrich the soil with organic manures. To Read More Click here 

Rice Farming Information Guide

Rice is a cereal grain belongs to the grass family of Graminae and native to the deltas of the great Asian rivers, the Ganges, the Chang (Yangtze), and the Tigris and Euphrates. The rice plant grows from 2 to 6 ft tall, with a round, jointed stem, long pointed leaves and edible seeds borne in dense head on separate stalks. Rice is one of the most cultivated grain crops in India as well as in Asian countries and a staple diet of major part of India. India is an important centre for rice cultivation and consumption. India stands in second position after China in the production of rice. Methods of growing rice differ greatly in different regions, but in most Asian countries including India, the traditional hand methods of cultivating and harvesting rice are still practiced. Modern farming of rice started in most of the countries..To Read More Click here. 

Catfish Cultivation Information Guide

Catfish is a hardy fish that can survive in kind of regions and they are easy to farm especially in warmer climatic conditions. Raising catfish in tanks and channels are considered to be safest method as their waste and disease do not spread to the wild. Catfish farming is very profitable with low cost set up and due to the fact that these fish gain weight in short period of time. There are many varieties of catfish available across the globe. These catfish size varies depends on the variety and can get from small size to very large size. However, In India, African catfish is the one mainly cultivated species among all other varieties..To read more click here.

Quinoa Cultivation Guide

Introduction of Quinoa:- Well, now a days, people are talking about quinoa farming. What is quinoa? Quinoa is a grain crop that is grown for its edible seeds and It is pronounced KEEN-wah. It is an annual dicotyledonous plant and grows about 1 to 1.5 meter in height. Quinoa seeds are used as substitute of rice. Quinoa seeds are highly nutritional and have high percent of protein compared to other cereals.  The main colours of quinoa are green, purple and red that change in different colour shades during maturation period. To read more Click here.

Loquat Fruit Cultivation Guide

Loquat (Eriobotrya japonica) is an evergreen  and large subtropical fruit tree growing 5-6m tall and spreading an equal distance Basically this fruit is scientifically grown in Japan, China, Taiwan and Korea. This fruit is native to central- eastern China. This fruit belongs to the family of “Rosaceae”. This fruit crop requires well distributed rainfall of 100 cm throughout the year. These fruits are very sensitive to frost conditions as well as sun burning. The cultivation of these fruits may be little difficult in regions where summer sets early along with hot winds. To read more click here.

Indian Goat Breeds Details

Having large population and growing meat lovers provided the option to go for commercial goat farming throughout India. There are many goat breeds available in India depending on the geographical location. However, in this article, let us discuss about popular goat breeds and their profiles,characteristics and performances.

 Osmanabadi Goat Breed:

·         This Goat Breed is mainly found in Maharashtra and neighbouring states of Telangana and Karnataka. To read more click here.

Egg Fruit Cultivation Information Guide

Egg Fruit (Canistel):- Egg fruit (Pautaria campechiana) which is popularly known as "Canistel" belongs to the family  of "Sapotaceae" is a large, symmetrical, bushy, much branched, small sized an evergreen tree. This fruit is indigenous to Malaysia and is also found in the Western Ghats of South India and the tropical regions of South East Asia. The tree reaches a height about 20 to 30 ft. This tree fruits are produced about the size of an apple and the colour of the fruit is yellowish to orange with a meaty pulp similar to texture of a hard-boiled egg yolk enclosing often a single large seed. In India, this fruit is known to only some locals and the commercial cultivation of this fruit is very limited. These fruits can be consumed fresh either without removing the skin or after peeling and slicing. The egg fruit pulp is used in the preparation of milk shake.To read more Click here.

Indian Sheep Breeds Information

Having large poplation and growing meat lovers provided the option to go for commercial sheep farming throughout India. There are many sheep breeds available in India depending on the geographical location. However, in this artical ,let us discuss about popular sheep breeds and thier features, charactersticks and performace.

Deccani Sheep Breed:-

·         Deccani sheep breed  basically is a mixture of the woolly types of Rajasthan and the hairy types of Andra Pradesh,Telangana and Tamil Nadu states.

·         These sheep are reared for both mutton and wool.

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Blueberry Cultivation Guide

Blueberries are perennial flowering plants of the genus “Vaccinium” that are usually grown for their dark berries. These berries can be consumed as raw, added to breakfasts, baked goods, and yogurts or made into jams. Blueberries have incredible nutrition and health benefits. Blueberries are not only popular, but also repeatedly ranked in the U.S. diet as having one of the highest antioxidant properties. These berries are native to North America. In India, Blueberry farming is very limited and there is a huge future potential for commercial blueberry farming due to its excellent health benefits of Blueberries. Blueberries have successfully started growing in India with correct cultivation practices, defiantly India will be the destination for Blueberry cultivation. To read more click here.

Rohu Fish Cultivation Guide

Introduction of Rohu Fish Farming:- Rohu (Roho Labeo or Labeo rohita) is one of the  freshwater fishes of the carp family which is very popular fish in India and other parts of the world especially southeast Asia. This fish also called as ”Rui” or “Ruee” or Tapra. Rohu fish belongs to the family of “Cyprinidae” and genus of “Labeo”. Among all carp fishes, Rohu fish is popular due to its taste and market demand. Farmers can expect good profits in Rohu farming with good farm management practices. In South India, This fish is mainly served as fried fish in any kind of parties. People often confuse between Rohu and Catla fish, because they look similar in shape and size For more information Click here.

Pecan Nut Cultivation Guide

Introduction of Pecan:- Pecan is one of the important nut fruits grown in the world. Pecan kernels are good source of nutritional value. This nut is native to Mexico, south central and southeastern regions of the USA. Pecan belongs to the family of “Juglandaceae” and genus of “Carya”. Pecan nut is introduced in India around 1930’s in Himachal Pradesh. The commercial cultivation of pecans is limited in India. However, due to its high nutritional value and health benefits, the pecan farming has great future in India. In this article, let us discuss about pecan farming details For More Information Click here.

Kale Vegetable Farming Information

Introduction of Kale:-  Kale is a king of leafy vegetables, very close to wild cabbage and also called as “Cabbage's cousin”. This leafy vegetable is a minor temperate vegetable which is introduced in 19^th century. Commercial cultivation of Kale leaves is limited in India. However, its demand in hotels is increasing day by day. This leaf belongs to the family of: Brassicaceae” and genus of “Brassica”. Kale leaves posses excellent health benefits as well. Let us discuss about its cultivation in detail.  

Health benefits of Kale:- The following are the health benefits of Kale leaves. To continue to read click here.

Ber Fruit Farming (Indian Jujube) Details Guide

Ber which is also known as “Indian jujube” is one of the hardy minor fruit crops and suitable for cultivation in arid conditions. This fruit is native to India and is called poor man fruit in India. Ber fruit has an excellent health benefits. The commercial cultivation of Ber fruit is growing day by day due to its demand, easiness of cultivation and less maintenance. This fruit belongs to the family of "Rhamnaceae" and genus of "Ziziphus". Commercial plantations of budded Ber trees have now cultivated throughout India, and farmers are getting good profits as well.To read more Click here.

Malabar Spinach Cultivation Information

Introduction of Malabar Spinach:- Malabar spinach or Vine spinach or Basella  or Climbing spinach is a popular tropical perennial highly nutritious heart shaped leafy-green vegetable usually grown in many south Asian backyards. It is different from regular spinach. Malabar spinach is a creeping vine which produces the leaves of broad and deep green. This leafy vegetable is becoming popular especially in tropical and temperate climates of the world for its succulent, nutritious & tender stems. In India, this leafy vegetable used as fresh leaves in salads and curries. Malabar Spinach belongs to the family of Basellaceae and genus of Basella L.

Health benefits of Malabar Spinach:- The following are the uses and health benefits of Malabar Spinach.      

·         Malabar spinach regulates and controls the blood pressure.

·         Malabar spinach slows down the ageing process.

·         Malabar spinach is heart healthy.

·  Malabar spinach is helps in reducing bad cholesterol (LDL) and increases the good cholesterol (HDL) To read More Click here.

Litchi Fruit Cultivation Details

Introduction of Litchi Fruit:-  Litchi is a one of the subtropical evergreen table fruit grown in India. This fruit is native to china and introduced in India at the end of 17th century. India is a no.2 producer of Litchi fruit next to China. In India, Bihar is no.1 producer of Litchi fruit. This fruit is very famous for its pleasant flavour and pulp. This fruit is being consumed as table, dried and canned fruit. Its juice is an excellent source of vitamin ‘C’, protein, calcium and phosphorous. This fruit belongs to the family of “Sapindaceae” and genus of “Litchi”.

Health benefits of Litchi Fruit: - The following are the uses and health benefits of Litchi Fruit.      

·         Litchi has anti-cancer properties.

·         Litchi normalizes the blood pressure and heart rate thereby protecting against strokes.

·      Litchi keeps the digestion strong, maintains a clean stomach, improves appetite and cures heartburn and burning sensation in the stomach.

·         Litchi is a wealthy source of phosphorus and magnesium which supports powerful bones 

·       Litchi is an excellent source of Vitamin C and is also a good source of B complex vitamins such as thiamine, riboflavin, niacin and folates. 

·    Ligonol is a low molecular weight polyphenol found abundantly in litchi fruit.Oligonol has several anti-oxidant and anti-influenza virus actions. It also helps to improve blood circulation, reduces weight and protects the skin. 

·        Litchi is quite low in calories, contains no cholesterol and is rich in dietary fiber, hence aids in weight loss to continue to read, Click here.

LabLab Bean Cultivation Guide

Introduction of Indian Beans:- Indian bean is one of the most popular perennial vegetable crop in India. Basically Indian bean is a multipurpose crop which is being primarily grown for its green pod. However, it is consumed as vegetable, pulse and forage. In India, most of the rural people grow this vegetable at home. The demand is excellent in local markets, so the commercial cultivation of Indian bean is growing day by day. This vegetable is popularly known as ‘sem’. Indian bean belongs to the family of “Fabaceae” and genus of “LabLab”.

Benefits of Indian Beans:-  The following are the uses and health benefits of Indian bean.     

·         Indian bean crop is used as animal fodder/silage or green manure.

·         Indian bean crop is excellent  for soil nitrogen fix.

·         Indian bean green pod is consumed as vegetable and its bean as pulse.

·         Indian bean is good for digestive system.

·         Indian bean helps in relieving constipation due to good fiber content.

·         Indian bean helps in weight loss.

·         Indian been seeds (pulses) contain good protein. 

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Hydroponics Farming Information

What is Hydroponics farming? It is the modern technology farming in which plant growth and productivity is controlled by water and its nutrients levels in the water. In other words, it is the farming without soil and growing the crops on water. The word Hydroponics means “Water Related” and this technology of farming has become popular and has greater applications in modern farming practices.To read more click here.

Composite Fish Farming Guide

Composite Fish Culture:- It is nothing but mixed fish farming. Basically, it is a fish culture in which more than one type of compatible fish is cultured simultaneously. This method enables maximum fish yield/production from a pond through utilization of available fish feed.

 

Benefits of Composite Fish Culture:- composite fish culture is the most advanced & popular culture technique practiced in the country.

The main advantage of composite fish culture is high production by utilizing feed in the pond effectively. In this system , farmers can supply different species based on the market demand. To Read More Click here.

Pomelo Farming Information Guide

Introduction of Pomelo Fruit: - The Pomelo fruit belongs to citrus race and are closely related to Grapefruit. Pomelo belongs to the family of "Rutaceae" and genus of citrus. Pomelo scientific name is Citrus Maxima or Citrus Grandis and these fruits are native to South and Southeast Asia. Pomelo is a largest fruit in the citrus world. The thick and yellow skinned fruit is popularly known in the western world as Pomelo (Pummelo,pommelo), shaddock, batavia lemon or pamplemousse. In India, this fruit is known as "Chakotras". However, this name also technically indicates the Grapefruit though both are different species under citrus genus. The fruit is consumed as fresh and is also used in cooking to make desserts and jellies. This fruit can weigh up to 10 kg. The Pomelo fruit  has the taste of Grapefruit without the much bitterness and acidity and the texture is fleshy and has more membrane than many other types of citrus fruits. To Read More Click Here.

Barley Farming Information Guide

Introduction of Barley: - Barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) popularly known as "Jau" in Hindi is a one of the most important cereal grain crop after rice, wheat & maize. In India, this crop is cultivated as a summer crop in temperate regions & as a winter crop in tropical regions. Barley is a short growing season crop and has good drought tolerant. In olden days, Barley was mainly used as livestock feed and currently it is one of the grains used daily in human consumption (barley malt).Barley also play major role in industrial consumption. Coarse cereals are made out of this along with other cereal crops like oats, pearl millet (bajra), finger millet (Ragi), corn/maize, sorghum (Jowar). Generally, Barley is cultivated as a rabi season crop in India and sowing being undertaken from Oct to Dec & harvesting from Mar to May. To continue to Read Click here.

Greenhouse Cultivation Information

Greenhouse Cultivation Information:

Introduction of Greenhouse Farming: - What is Greenhouse? A greenhouse is a framed or inflated structure covered with a transparent or translucent material in which fruit or vegetable or flower crops can be grown under the controlled climatic conditions of at least partially controlled environment. Greenhouse is an area in which it permits a person to work and carry out regular cultural operations. 

Advantages of Greenhouse Farming:- The greenhouse farming is picking vary rapidly due it’s advantages. The following are some of the Greenhouse benefits.

·         Crop cultivation can be carried out under controlled environment.

·         Greenhouse provides an excellent opportunity to grow high quality crops for export markets.

·         Greenhouse environment is suitable for cultivating crops year round to meet the market demands

·         Greenhouse provides best opportunity within the limited land resources

·         Greenhouse provides successful nurseries from by vegetative or seeds propagation

·         In Greenhouse farming, high yielding is possible with low area of cultivation

·         Farming in Greenhouse can provide local employment for educated youth.

·         Greenhouse also provides an opportunity to learn about high yielding cultivation

·         Greenhouse is the best place for evolution of new varieties and production of seeds. To Read more Click Here.

Kokum Cultivation Information Guide

Kokum Cultivation Information Guide

Introduction of Kokum: - Kokum is one of tropical minor fruit crop grown throughout India. This tree is commonly known as "kokum butter tree", "mangosteen oil tree" or "brindonia talllow tree". This fruit-bearing tree has culinary, industrial and pharmaceutical uses. In India, kokum is widely grown in tropical forests of Western Ghats in Konkan, Goa, Kerala and south Karnataka. Kokum scientific name is "Garcinia indica".

Health benefits of Kokumt:- There are tones of health benefits with Kokum Fruit or it’s juice.

·         Kokum acts as a good digestive aid

·         Kokum fruit is a good source of anti oxidants

·         Kokum aids in weight loss

·         Kokum is a heart healthy fruit

·         Kokum helps in relieving from constipation

·         Kokum helps in building immunity

·         Kokum boosts brain activity.

Kokum high Production States in India:- Goa, Konkan, Kerala, TamilNadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Assam, West Bengal.

Common names: Goa butter tree, kokum butter tree, mangosteen and Kokam.

Cambodge / Malabar Tamarind / Kokam (English), Kokum (Hindi), Kokum, Bheranda, Bhiranda, Kokamba, Kokambi, Ratamba (Marathi), Murgal (Tamil).

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Elephant Foot Yaam Farming

Elephant Foot Yam Farming:

It is one of the most profitable tuber crops cultivated in India. These tubers are consumed as vegetables after thorough cooking and chips are made out of these starch-rich tubers. Tender stems and yam leaves are also consumed as vegetables. This elephant yam mainly cultivated in India, south East Asia, Philippines and Sri Lanka. The Elephant foot yam belongs to the family of “Araceae” and Genus of “Amorphophallus”. For More information Continue to read here.