Double Your Profit: Marigolds Protect Vegetables from Pests, Boost Farmer's Income

• Ramlesh Maurya, a farmer from Pakri Khurd village in Mau, is successfully cultivating marigold flowers alongside vegetables.
• Marigolds act as a natural pest repellent, protecting vegetable crops from aphids and mites by attracting pests away from the vegetables.
• This innovative method not only ensures healthy vegetable yields but also provides additional income from the sale of marigold flowers.
• The Horticulture Department and agricultural scientists advised this technique, which Ramlesh plans to expand significantly next season.
• Farmers can achieve double profit by integrating marigold cultivation with vegetables, improving crop quality and generating extra revenue.