Bilaspur Farmer Achieves Bumper Organic Pea Harvest, Shares Expert Tips

• Jadunandan Prasad Verma from Malhar Nagar Panchayat, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, achieved a bumper green pea harvest through organic farming.
• He avoided chemical fertilizers and pesticides, using cow dung and poultry manure to improve soil fertility and crop health.
• Peas were sown in the last week of October, guided by a local tip: "When coconut oil starts to solidify, it's the right time to sow peas."
• Verma expects good profits due to lower organic farming costs and increasing market demand for organic produce.
• He also sows fenugreek with peas to naturally replenish soil nitrogen, benefiting subsequent crops and maintaining soil health.

Why It Matters: Organic farming yields bumper crops, ensures health, and protects the environment, as shown by Bilaspur farmer.