Kohlrabi Prices Soar to Rs 80/kg Amid Winter Crop Disease Threat; Experts Offer Solutions
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News18•20-01-2026, 22:03
Kohlrabi Prices Soar to Rs 80/kg Amid Winter Crop Disease Threat; Experts Offer Solutions
- •Kohlrabi is currently selling for Rs 60-80 per kilogram in the market due to high demand and winter cultivation challenges.
- •Winter cultivation of kohlrabi faces significant threats from diseases like powdery mildew, root-knot, anthracnose, and fungal infections.
- •Agricultural expert Kholya Joshi highlights the importance of timely treatment and proper nutrient management to prevent crop destruction.
- •Recommended remedies include spraying neem oil for pests like DPM, using lime and dolomite for clubroot, and fungicides for spot disease.
- •Pests such as leaf miners and caterpillars also pose a threat, necessitating appropriate pesticide application for healthy yields.
Why It Matters: Winter kohlrabi cultivation faces severe disease threats, driving up prices; timely expert interventions are crucial for farmers.
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