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Surguja's Silphili Sees Strawberry Boom: Plant Now for 5 Lakh Income in 45 Days.
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News18•04-10-2026, 17:05
Surguja's Silphili Sees Strawberry Boom: Plant Now for 5 Lakh Income in 45 Days.
- •Agricultural expert Rakesh Rajwade advises planting strawberry saplings between October 1st and 5th for initial production in about 45 days.
- •Planting 5,000 saplings per acre can yield 2500 kg of strawberries, potentially generating a gross sale of 5 lakh rupees at an average price of ₹200 per kg.
- •Cultivation costs, including saplings, mulching, fertilizer, and irrigation, are estimated at 1 to 1.5 lakh rupees, offering potential for good net income.
- •Field preparation requires plastic mulching and ridge formation, with 30-45 cm between plants and 90-120 cm between ridges.
- •Special attention to fertilizer and nutrition is crucial, using cow dung manure, vermicompost, bone meal, and NPK; the Winter Down variety is recommended for Surguja's climate.
Key Questions Answered
According to agricultural expert Rakesh Rajwade, farmers should plant strawberry saplings between October 1st and October 5th for initial production to start after about 45 days.
Agricultural expert Rakesh Rajwade recommends the Winter Down variety for large-scale strawberry cultivation in the Surguja region, keeping the local weather conditions in mind.
Cultivation costs range between one and one and a half lakh rupees, while planting about 5,000 saplings can yield around 2500 kg of fruit, resulting in a gross sale of about 5 lakh rupees at an average price of ₹200 per kg.
