Boost Your Income: Turmeric Cultivation Promises Bumper Earnings

• Turmeric cultivation offers high profits with low costs, making it a boon for farmers.
• Agricultural expert Dr. Vikas Kumar highlights Mithilanchal and Seemanchal regions as ideal for turmeric due to sandy, fertile soil.
• Recommended varieties are Rajendra Sonali and Rajendra Sonia, endorsed by Rajendra Prasad Agricultural University, Pusa.
• Optimal planting time is April to July, ideally after good rainfall; use healthy, treated rhizomes (20-25 grams) as seeds.
• Maintain 50 cm row spacing and 15-20 cm plant spacing for best results, yielding up to 45 quintals per bigha in 9-12 months.

Why It Matters: Turmeric cultivation, especially with recommended varieties, offers significant profits for farmers.