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INTRODUCTION:- Ø  Tomato is a very important vegetable crop both in terms of income and nutrition. Ø  Tomato is mainly a summer crop, but it can be cultivated throughout the year. Ø  Its fruits are rich in vitamins and antioxidants like ‘A’ and ‘C’. Due to the unique properties inherent in its fruit, the demand for tomato remains […]

INTRODUCTION:– Ø  Wheat is the second most important staple food after rice consumption by 65% ​​of the population in India and is likely to increase further due to changes in food habits. Ø  Wheat in our country is mostly consumed in the form of ‘Chapati’, for which about 95 percent of the cropped area is under bread wheat […]

INTRODUCTION :- Ø  Rice is a nutritionally rich food that provides instant energy as its most important component is carbohydrate (starch). Ø  Rice flour is rich in starch and is used to make various food items. Ø  The protein content in bran rice is between 7 percent and 12 percent. Ø  It is also used by brewers to make […]

INTRODUCTION :- Ø  Banana is the second most important fruit crop in India after mango. Ø  It is available throughout the year due to its taste, nutritive and medicinal properties. Ø  It is the favorite fruit of all classes of people. It is a rich source of carbohydrates and vitamins especially B vitamins. Ø  Banana helps in reducing the risk […]

INTRODUCTION:- Ø  It is a leafy green or purple plant that is grown as an annual vegetable crop. Ø  They are rich sources of vitamins A and C, they also contain minerals like phosphorus, potassium, calcium, sodium and iron. Ø  Cabbage can be eaten both raw and cooked. Ø  In India, cabbage is mainly grown in winter in the […]

INTRODUCTION:- Ø  The botanical name of cucumber is Cucumis sativus. Cucumber originated in India. Ø  It is a climbing plant which is used as a summer vegetable throughout India. Ø  Cucumber is eaten raw or served as a salad or cooked as a vegetable. Ø  The seeds are used to extract oil which is good for the body and […]

INTRODUCTION:- Ø  Ginger, popularly known as “Adrakh”, is the most important major spice crop of India. Ø  India is a major producer of ginger. Karnataka, Orissa, Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh and Gujarat are the major ginger producing states. Ø  It is rich in secondary metabolites, namely oleoresin, which contribute widely to the pungency and flavor. Ø  Ginger, which belongs […]

INTRODUCTION:- Ø  Guava, India’s common but important commercial fruit crop. Ø  It can be grown in tropical and sub-tropical regions. Ø  It is a rich source of vitamin C and pectin along with calcium and phosphorus. Ø  It is the fourth most important crop after mango, banana and citrus. It can be grown all over India. Ø  Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, […]

INTRODUCTION:- Ø  It is an important fruit crop of India. Melon is a rich source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C. Ø  It consists of about 90% water and 9% carbohydrates. Ø  The fruit can be eaten raw or pickled, and the peel is edible after cooking. Ø  It can also be consumed as a juice or as an ingredient in mixed beverages. […]

INTRODUCTION:- Ø  Cauliflower is a popular vegetable and belon Ø  gs to the cruciferous family. Ø  It acts as an anti-cancer agent. Ø  It promotes heart health, lowers cholesterol levels. Ø  The major producing states of cauliflower are Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Orissa, West Bengal, Assam, Haryana and Maharashtra. 1] SOWING TIME:– June-July is the best transplanting time for Kharif-early varieties Main […]