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Make millions in profit by cultivating this special variety of papaya
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News18•06-10-2026, 13:54
Make millions in profit by cultivating this special variety of papaya
- •According to Ravikant Pandey, about 1,240 papaya plants can be cultivated in one acre, yielding around 50 kg of fruit per plant with proper care.
- •Sandy loam or slightly black soil with a pH value between 6.0 and 7.0 is considered ideal for papaya cultivation.
- •Pits of 50x50x50 cm should be prepared and left open for sunlight for two to three days to eliminate pests before planting saplings.
- •Maintaining a spacing of about 6 feet between plants and rows provides adequate space for growth and ensures proper air circulation.
- •Light irrigation should be done after planting in October, followed by watering every 7 to 10 days based on soil moisture while avoiding waterlogging.
Key Questions Answered
According to Ravikant Pandey, the annual income from one acre of papaya cultivation can be around 1.5 to 1.8 million rupees, though it depends on production, market prices, and cultivation costs.
Sandy loam or slightly black soil is considered suitable for papaya cultivation. Additionally, it is best to have a soil pH value ranging between 6.0 and 7.0.
The length, width, and depth of each pit should be about 50×50×50 centimeters. After digging, the pits should be left open for two to three days to allow sunlight to affect micro-organisms and pests.
