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Rampur Farmers Earn Big Profits Growing Asha F1 Capsicum
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News18•13-10-2026, 13:55
Rampur Farmers Earn Big Profits Growing Asha F1 Capsicum
- •Farmer Abdullah in Rampur cultivates the high-yielding Asha F1 capsicum variety on one acre of land.
- •Capsicum saplings are ready for field transplantation in just 25 to 30 days with proper nursery care.
- •The crop can yield up to 20 quintals per bigha with a production cost of about Rs 10000.
- •Farmers can earn a profit of Rs 1 to 1.5 lakh per bigha if market prices average around Rs 30 per kg.
- •Asha F1 produces dark green, glossy, blocky fruits weighing 150 to 200 grams with thick walls ideal for transport.
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Farmer Abdullah notes that the Asha F1 capsicum variety can yield up to 20 quintals per bigha. With production costs around Rs 10,000 per bigha and a market price of about Rs 30 per kg, farmers can earn a profit of Rs 1 to 1.5 lakh per bigha after deducting expenses.
With proper care, irrigation, nutrition, and disease prevention in a well-prepared nursery, capsicum saplings are ready for transplantation into the field in about 25 to 30 days.
The fruits of the Asha F1 hybrid variety are dark green, glossy, and blocky with three to four lobes, each weighing around 150 to 200 grams. They feature strong and thick walls that help maintain a good appearance and make them convenient to transport.
