Sahiba Sembi: Jharkhand's 'Five-Star' Vegetable Offers Farmers Rs 100/kg Profit

• Sahiba Sembi, a delicious winter vegetable, is gaining popularity and high prices in markets around Ranchi, Jharkhand.
• Known as the 'village's five-star food', a single plant can yield up to 15 kg of fruit, selling for up to Rs 100 per kg.
• Farmers like Ram Mahto have cultivated it for 10 years, noting its quick sale within 10-15 minutes due to high demand.
• Requires specific care: 7 hours of strong sunlight, proper watering (roots, leaves, fruit), and prevention of waterlogging.
• Organic pest control using garlic and onion cloves, and fertilization with leaf/cow dung manure and 'Brahmastra water' (jaggery and cow urine) are key for good yield.

Why It Matters: Sahiba Sembi offers Jharkhand farmers significant winter profits with high yield and market demand.