Boost Your Income: Turmeric Cultivation Promises Bumper Earnings
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News18•26-01-2026, 10:49
Boost Your Income: Turmeric Cultivation Promises Bumper Earnings
- •Turmeric cultivation offers high profits with low costs, making it a boon for farmers.
- •Agricultural expert Dr. Vikas Kumar highlights Mithilanchal and Seemanchal regions as ideal for turmeric due to sandy, fertile soil.
- •Recommended varieties are Rajendra Sonali and Rajendra Sonia, endorsed by Rajendra Prasad Agricultural University, Pusa.
- •Optimal planting time is April to July, ideally after good rainfall; use healthy, treated rhizomes (20-25 grams) as seeds.
- •Maintain 50 cm row spacing and 15-20 cm plant spacing for best results, yielding up to 45 quintals per bigha in 9-12 months.
Why It Matters: Turmeric cultivation, especially with recommended varieties, offers significant profits for farmers.
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