UP Farmer Cultivates High-Value Clove: ₹800-1000/kg Spice Offers Dual Income

• Banwari Lal, a farmer from Shahzadpur village in Kaushambi district, Uttar Pradesh, has started cultivating cloves, a high-value spice.
• Cloves, selling for ₹800-1000 per kg, are in constant demand for spices, medicine, and Ayurveda, offering a profitable alternative to traditional crops.
• The plant thrives in warm climates (25-30°C) and loamy/sandy-loam soil with good drainage, bearing fruit in 3-4 years.
• Beyond the fruit, clove leaves also possess a clove-like flavor and can be used in tea or spices, providing an additional income source.
• Currently on a trial basis, Banwari Lal plans to expand cultivation if successful, inspired by clove farming observed in Andhra Pradesh.

Why It Matters: A UP farmer's trial clove cultivation promises high returns from both fruit and leaves, diversifying agricultural income.