Colorful Capsicum Cultivation: The government is giving 50% subsidy to farmers on the cultivation of colored capsicum, avail the benefit immediately
Colorful Capsicum Cultivation: Instead of traditional farming, Indian farmers are now focusing on horticultural crops, such as capsicum production, which has become an attractive and lucrative option. In particular, the market for colored capsicum is growing rapidly and is also getting a reasonable price to grow. Farmers can make a lot of money from this farm, especially if they do it well. The Vegetable Excellence Center, developed by the Karnal Horticulture Department as part of the Indo-Israel initiative, provides farmers with important information about this crop.
How do you cultivate colored capsicum?
Colored capsicum can be produced only in polyhouses, and this is where the highest yield is obtained. Additionally, farmers receive a 50 percent subsidy on plants used in this type of cultivation. Farmers can take advantage of this incentive while purchasing plants, which reduces their cost and makes it easier for them to start farming.
Increase in income during wedding season
The most popular use of colored capsicum is in salads, and its demand increases significantly during the wedding season. This crop has a favorable market, especially in Delhi, where farmers can sell it at a fair price. Farmers can harvest capsicum at the right time and sell it at a fair price during the wedding season, when prices are at their highest.
50% discount on purchase of plants
The Horticulture Department, working on behalf of the Haryana government, has set up centers where farmers can buy plants at a 50% discount if they want to grow colored capsicum. The five primary colors of colored capsicum are: orange, green, purple, yellow, and red. However, red and yellow capsicum are most in demand in the market.
How can colorful capsicum be grown?
Both net houses and polyhouses are used to grow colored capsicum. Initially, we use seeds to create plants, then move them to polyhouses in August. One acre can accommodate about 10,000 plants. He advised planting half red and half yellow capsicum plants in one acre of a net house. The crop fetches 20 to 30 rupees more when farmers sell it in pairs.
More income with less expenditure
Though there may be pest problems that can be easily controlled, disease is rarely a problem in growing colored capsicum. One plant can yield 1.5 to 3 kg of capsicum. Compared to green capsicum, colored capsicum is much pricier in the market. While they sell for Rs 250 to Rs 300 per kg in big markets, their usual price in the local market ranges between Rs 100 and Rs 120 per kg.
