New Delhi. If you are also thinking of starting a new business, then today we are going to tell you about a new and profitable business idea. This business is related to farming. If you also want to earn money through farming, then today we will tell you the name of a product which remains in demand throughout the year.
Today we are telling you about cumin farming. Cumin is used daily in all homes in India. Many medicinal properties are also found in cumin, due to which its demand doubles.
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How to cultivate cumin?
Sandy loam and loamy soil are considered better for the cultivation of cumin. Cumin can be cultivated easily in such soil. Before sowing, it is important that the field is prepared properly. For this, the field should be plowed properly and made well crumbly. The field where cumin is to be sown should be cleaned of weeds.
What are the good varieties of cumin?
Among the good varieties of cumin, three varieties are prominent. Varieties of RZ 19 and 209, RZ 223 and GC 1-2-3 are considered good. The seeds of these varieties ripen in 120-125 days. The average yield of these varieties is 510 to 530 kg per hectare. Therefore, good income can be earned by growing these varieties.
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How much will be the earning?
Now talking about the yield and earning from it, the average yield of cumin is 7-8 quintals of seeds per hectare. The cost of cumin cultivation is around Rs 30,000 to 35,000 per hectare. If the price of cumin is assumed to be Rs 100 per kg, then a net profit of Rs 40,000 to 45,000 per hectare can be achieved. In such a situation, if cumin is grown in 5 acres of land, then Rs 2 to 2.25 lakh can be earned.
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FIRST PUBLISHED : February 13, 2022, 09:50 IST