Darbhanga Farmers Strike Gold with 'America to Null' Cabbage, High Demand & Prices
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News18•31-01-2026, 19:46
Darbhanga Farmers Strike Gold with 'America to Null' Cabbage, High Demand & Prices
- •Darbhanga farmers are successfully cultivating a special 'America to Null' cabbage variety, proving highly profitable.
- •This hybrid cabbage is gaining market dominance as the common cabbage season ends, ensuring year-round availability.
- •Known for its crispy taste, it's popular for home cooking and has high demand in Chinese food preparations like chowmein and Manchurian.
- •Seeds cost ₹4,000 per kg, and the cabbage sells for ₹30-₹80 per kg in metropolitan cities, significantly higher than traditional varieties.
- •Farmers are achieving better-than-expected prices due to its off-season availability and plan to expand cultivation.
Why It Matters: Darbhanga farmers are earning high profits by cultivating 'America to Null' cabbage, meeting off-season demand.
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