Pumpkin cultivation: Farmers are earning more profit by cultivating this giant pumpkin, know its specialty

Pumpkin cultivation: For the last five years, a pumpkin as long as a man has caught people’s attention in Sitamarhi market. This is a pumpkin of Narendra Shivani species, which is 6 to 7 feet long. Usually people who see pumpkins up to one and a half feet rush to see this giant vegetable. The special thing is that this pumpkin plant bears fruit twice once planted.

Farmer Rajesh Panjiyar is making a mark with pumpkin cultivation

Rajesh Panjiyar, a young farmer of Bhootahi Madhesra village in Sitamarhi district, has started cultivating this unique pumpkin. Rajesh has been growing Narendra Shivani species pumpkin since 2019. He told that usually two types of pumpkins were cultivated in the area, spherical and long. But he started this species, which is now becoming popular among local farmers.

Low cost and better profit

According to Rajesh Panjiyar, the cost of cultivation of Narendra Shivani species is less and the profit is more. He said, this is a species of winter days. It is sown between July and August. Better production is obtained by cultivating using scaffolding method.

This species of pumpkin is 6-7 feet long and weighs 7-10 kg. Light loamy soil with water retention capacity is considered most suitable for its cultivation.

Also best in taste and nutrition

Rajesh told that the taste of this species of pumpkin is similar to that of traditional pumpkin. He said, this pumpkin gives the same taste as was found in the dishes prepared by my grandmother.

Sitamarhi becomes hub of vegetable production

Sitamarhi, famous for cauliflower seed production, is now touching new heights in the field of vegetable production. This initiative of Rajesh is not only promoting local agriculture, but other farmers of the area are also getting inspired to cultivate this species.

Features

– Length: 6-7 feet
– Weight: 7-10 kg
– Sowing time: July to August
– Soil: Light loam, with good water retention capacity
– Yield: Two fruits per plant

Inspiration for farmers

The cultivation of Narendra Shivani variety of pumpkin has proved that more profit can be earned at low cost by adopting new methods and varieties. This initiative of Rajesh has not only made him a local hero, but has also inspired other farmers.