Disease-Resistant Native Garlic: High Demand, Ayurvedic Benefits, Easy Cultivation
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News18•21-01-2026, 12:31
Disease-Resistant Native Garlic: High Demand, Ayurvedic Benefits, Easy Cultivation
- •Native garlic, known for its antibiotic properties, is highly valued in Ayurveda and daily cooking.
- •Farmer Akhilesh cultivates a disease-resistant native garlic variety that also treats various ailments.
- •Using vermicompost enhances the purity and health benefits of this garlic, increasing its market demand.
- •It's used to alleviate back and knee pain when massaged with mustard oil, benefiting all ages.
- •Demand for this garlic remains high year-round, with seed prices fluctuating from Rs 150 to Rs 400 per kg.
Why It Matters: Cultivating disease-resistant native garlic with vermicompost offers health benefits and high market demand.
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