Green Pea Farming: Lakhimpur Kheri Farmers Earn Lakhs in 70 Days with Low Investment

• Farmers in Lakhimpur Kheri, Uttar Pradesh, are achieving significant profits from green pea cultivation.
• Green peas, sown from October to November, are ready for harvest in just 70 to 90 days.
• With an investment of around ₹20,000 per acre, farmers can earn ₹1 lakh to ₹1.5 lakh per acre.
• Ramesh Kumar, a farmer, cultivates green peas on 3 acres, selling 14-15 quintals daily to markets.
• The high market demand for green peas, especially in winter, ensures good returns for farmers.

Why It Matters: Green pea cultivation offers high returns with low investment and quick turnaround for farmers.