New Delhi. Those dreaming of a job have suffered a big setback in the Coronavirus Crisis. Hiring in companies has come to a halt due to Corona. In such a situation, people can think of trying their hand at farming instead of doing a job. If you have land, you can earn better through farming and make a living. Today we are telling you about the cultivation of a fruit which can be started at a low cost and you can earn good money. Yes, we are talking about the cultivation of Dragon Fruit. Let’s know everything about it.
Dragon fruit belongs to the cactus species. It consumes very little water and its plant is not infested by insects. There is a high demand for dragon fruit abroad, due to which the price of this fruit is also high. Dragon fruit is considered beneficial for health. It contains antioxidant properties in large quantities. Apart from this, vitamin C, protein and calcium are also found in abundance. Its fruit is rich in fiber along with controlling cholesterol, protecting cells and heart. The use of this fruit is considered beneficial in many diseases.
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How to do farming?
For dragon fruit farming, first of all you have to plow your land. Keep in mind that by doing organic farming, your produce will be better and income will be good. After plowing, plant dragon fruit saplings in the field. Before planting it, you have to install a 6 feet long RCC pole for it. There should be a distance of at least 6 feet between each plant. It does not require much water for irrigation.
How much do you get plants for
Dragon fruit plants are available in the market for Rs 60 to Rs 200. The price depends on how old the plant is. If you plant 3-year-old plants, you get the yield quickly. Dragon fruit is ready in the monsoon. Fruits ripen every 40 days during the four months of monsoon. The average weight of a fruit is 100 to 300 grams.
How much will you earn
A farmer from Hapur in Uttar Pradesh cultivated dragon fruit in one acre of land and today he is earning lakhs of rupees annually from it. He says that once the plant is planted, it bears fruit for many years. He told that this time his crop was damaged due to hailstorm. Then he hopes to earn 1.5 to 2 lakh rupees.
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FIRST PUBLISHED : July 3, 2020, 09:00 IST