Chhattisgarh: ₹10 Pineapple Plant Yields ₹3 Lakh for Farmers

• KVK Janjgir-Champa initiated experimental pineapple cultivation (Rani variety) in Chhattisgarh, promoting intercropping in mango orchards.
• Pineapple farming offers high profitability, potentially up to 3 lakh rupees, with a low plant cost of around 10 rupees, surpassing paddy returns.
• Cultivation requires warm, humid climate (20-35°C) and well-drained loamy soil (pH 4.5-6.5), with technical guidance from Dr. K.D. Mahant.
• Detailed techniques include planting suckers/slips, optimal spacing, drip irrigation, mulching, and managing pests/diseases for a 5-6 month fruit development.
• KVK plans to provide plants to farmers, encouraging the use of barren land and organic waste for this low-management, high-yield crop.

Why It Matters: New pineapple farming offers Chhattisgarh farmers high profits from low investment.