Makhana: From Superfood to White Gold, Cultivation Secrets Revealed!

• Makhana, known as a superfood and White Gold, is gaining global recognition, offering farmers high profits with low investment.
• Purnia farmer Firoz Alam shares traditional makhana cultivation methods passed down through generations.
• Cultivation involves deep plowing (6 inches), adding vermicompost and mustard cake, then leveling and muddying the field.
• Nursery saplings are transplanted 2 feet apart; regular water level checks and pest control (pesticides or neem oil) are crucial.
• Makhana is ready for harvest 6 months after transplantation, providing good profits when sold to local traders during high demand.