Chilli Cultivation: Farmers in the Aurangabad area, which was long plagued by the daily roar of gunfire and the fear of the Naxals, have gradually begun growing fruits and vegetables. In the heavily Naxal-affected Dev block, dozens of farmers grow chillies on a massive scale. Vijendra Yadav, a farmer in Dulare village in the district’s Dev block, grows exclusively chilies in five bighas.
According to farmer Vijendra Yadav, growing chillies yields a threefold increase in earnings. This veggie is in high demand all year round. In Daltonganj, Jharkhand, his brother-in-law grows vegetables on a vast scale. He recommended growing chillies. Its cultivation then began in five bighas.
In 40–45 days, it will be ready.
Let us inform you that for the last five years, the farmer has been growing chilies. It is grown three times year. February–March, June–July, and September–October are the growing seasons. The preparation period is around forty to forty-five days. For growing chillies, sandy loam soil is said to be ideal. In this, vegetable output is excellent.
Income of 7 lakh rupees per year
According to farmer Vijendra Yadav, growing chillies costs around 25,000 rupees per acre. Approximately 150–160 quintals of chilli are produced per acre from 200 grams of chilli seeds. As a result, the farmer makes around 6 lakh rupees in profit per year. Let us inform you that this chili is sent to several neighboring districts, including the district market.
