Green Chili Farming: Plant Once, Earn for Years, Boost Income in Deoghar

• Green chili cultivation offers high demand and profitability for farmers with low costs and limited resources.
• Agricultural expert Vakil Yadav from Deoghar highlights that green chilies can be cultivated three times a year.
• Suitable sowing periods for open fields are September-October, June-July, and February-March; greenhouses allow year-round cultivation.
• Ideal soil for green chilies is well-drained with a pH of 6-7; beds should be prepared after deep plowing and mixing cow dung manure.
• Proper fertilizer (25kg N, 12kg P, 12kg K per acre) and irrigation (3 times/week with drip, 1-2 times/week conventionally) are crucial for a good yield of up to 12 quintals per acre.

Why It Matters: Green chili farming offers significant income potential for farmers in Deoghar through proper techniques and year-round demand.