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The worth of Ridge Gourd out there is Rs 20 per kg.
Inside a month of sowing Ridge Gourd’s seeds, vegetation develop as much as a top of 9 inches.
Switching from conventional farming strategies to natural cultivation will imply higher high quality of crops minus the dangerous chemical substances. It would even be worthwhile and helpful for our well being. One farmer from Andhra Pradesh has efficiently switched to the natural means of farming. Krishna Reddy of Baireddipalle Mandal, from Cheelampalle village, Mahbubnagar, is cultivating Ridge Gourd crops by utilizing manure, sprinkler irrigation, together with mulching paper in his two-acre area. Krishna is kind of proud of the excessive income he’s making. Presently, the worth of Ridge Gourd out there is Rs 20 per kg.
For the cultivation of this vegetable, the land is first ploughed, which implies the soil is turned over. The following step is to harrow the land. Harrowing the land is finished utilizing farm gear referred to as a harrow. It’s a mechanical methodology to take away weeds, and break clods and create a greater soil construction referred to as tilth, to make the soil appropriate for planting seeds. This helps in aerating the soil. Natural fertilisers are sprinkled on the land to make the soil fertile. Then about two to 4 weeks later, the land is levelled. Later, with the assistance of a tractor, beds (rows) are ready with a drip irrigation system put in. Mulching paper can also be positioned to cut back the evaporation of moisture from the roots, regulate the soil temperature, cut back soil erosion and the expansion of weeds.
Inside a month of sowing the seeds, vegetation develop as much as a top of 9 inches. Natural medicines are sprayed to maintain bugs and pests at bay. As per Krishna Reddy, the yield has been good. Ridge Gourd pods are able to be harvested. The farmer mentioned that about Rs 1 lakh per acre can be required for the cultivation of the vegetable. Presently, the worth of greens in Palamaner, Venkatagirikota (V.Kota), Bangaru Palyam, Punganur and Chittoor cities is Rs 30 to 40 per kg.
For Ridge Gourd cultivation, there isn’t a want for a considerable amount of labour. The pods are harvested, separated, packed in cardboard bins after which transported to the markets of Palamaner, Venkatagirikota (V.Kota), Bangaru Palyam, Punganur and Chittoor cities. Krishna Reddy is comfortable that if the costs stay such, he’ll get yield and earn income.
