•A Firozabad farmer, Lokesh Kumar, developed a unique 'pot method' for cultivating bottle gourd, moving away from traditional direct sowing.
•The method involves planting two bottle gourd seeds in a pot with vermicompost, placed on a bed in the field, with drainage holes to prevent waterlogging.
•This innovative technique eliminates the need for weeding and tilling, significantly reducing labor and cultivation costs.
•The farmer's success has garnered international attention, with scientists from London visiting to research the method for potential adoption abroad.
•The 'pot method' can yield up to 1.5 lakh rupees per acre with low costs, leading to state government recognition for Lokesh Kumar.
