Barabanki Farmer Earns 10x Profit with '56 Pumpkin' Using Mulching Technique

• Barabanki farmer Suresh Verma cultivates '56 pumpkin' using modern 'Mulching Technique', yielding high profits.
• He shifted from traditional crops to green vegetables, finding higher returns despite risks.
• The '56 pumpkin' variety offers a 10-fold profit, with an investment of Rs 6-7 thousand per bigha yielding Rs 70-80 thousand.
• Mulching technique conserves soil moisture, reduces irrigation needs, and prevents weed growth, saving costs.
• The crop is ready in just 40-45 days and continues to produce for 1.5-2 months, ensuring steady income.