Betel Farming: Cultivate in Feb, Harvest in 7 Months, Earn Lakhs for 3 Years

• Scientific betel cultivation offers profitable alternative for Chhattisgarh farmers.
• Betel requires low temperature and humid climate, grown in 'bareja' sheds, not open fields.
• Bareja design prevents direct sunlight/strong winds, uses nets, bamboo roof for filtered light.
• Varieties like Desi, Bangla, Meetha, Kapoori Paan can be grown; foggers, drip irrigation maintain humidity.
• February is ideal for planting; harvest starts in 7-8 months, yielding 150-200 leaves per plant for 2-3 years, potentially earning 90k-1 lakh from 250 sq ft.