Chhapra Farmer Doubles Income with Innovative Lemon-Guava Horticulture Model

• Surendra Singh, a farmer from Paheleja, Chhapra, adopted a unique double horticulture model, cultivating lemon and guava on 8 bighas.
• He plants 6-8 lemon trees per katha, utilizing the space between them for improved varieties of guava, maximizing land use.
• This method requires low initial investment, as both plants are inexpensive and start bearing fruit in the same year.
• Lemon trees yield over 2000 fruits, while guava trees produce 40-90 kg, ensuring substantial double income.
• The combined cultivation naturally deters pests, as lemon plants possess properties that keep insects away, benefiting guava as well.