Introduction
Popularly known as the ‘Fruit Bowl of India’, Himachal Pradesh is also emerging as a ‘Natural Glass House’ in the production of vegetables. The hilly state is endowed with diverse agro-climatic conditions that offer a favorable environment for raising almost all types of vegetable crops and hence seeds are germinated successfully.
The various steps included in the farming process of Himachal Pradesh’s fruits and vegetables are as follows:
Based on the statistics, the estimated vegetable farming area of Himachal Pradesh is over 90,000 hectares. Vegetable agriculture has a tremendous scope of growth in HP provided the area under vegetable cultivation especially exotic veggies is increased (eventually it will, records show), MIS is strengthened, rainwater harnessed, and small-scale agro-based industries are introduced. Himachal Pradesh has been endowed with a wide range of agro climatic conditions due to which a large number of fruits are grown in Himachal Pradesh. Ranging from the foothills of Shivalik to High Alpine Zone, various vegetable crops are grown in the state depending upon the suitable climatic conditions. For your convenience and knowledge, Urja Seeds has compiled the data in a single table, shown below- The list of main crops grown in Himachal Pradesh’s four agro climatic zones are as follows : S.No. Zone Description Elevation Range (meters) Rainfall (cms) Suitable Vegetable Crops 1. Low Hill and Valley areas near the plains 365-914 60-100 Tomato, Okra, French bean, Ginger, Brinjal, Cucumber, Pea, Onion 2. Mid Hills (Sub Temperate) 915-1523 90-100 Tomato, Cucumber, Pea, Capsicum, Garlic, Potato, Cabbage, French bean, Cauliflower 3. High Hills and Valleys in the interiors (Temperate) 1524-2742 90-100 Pea, Potato, Cauliflower, Turnip, Radish, French Bean, Cabbage, Carrot, Beet 4. Cold and Dry Zone (Dry Temperate) 2743-3656 24-40 Potato, Cabbage, Pea, Temperate Onion, Hops Vegetables Grown in Different Zones of Himachal Pradesh Apart from these vegetables and fruits, there are other food main crops in Himachal Pradesh like wheat, maize, rice, barley, seed potato, ginger, mushrooms, chicory seeds, hops, olives and fig. Soil plays an important role in germination of seeds so ensure soil in nutritious enough so seeds get desired nutrition required for high yield. Vegetable farming in HP is not merely an occupation but a way of life that offers numerous benefits: Do you know where most farmers get the best quality vegetable seeds and exotic seeds? Ah, you guessed that right – URJA SEEDS! Also, you will get a variety of micro green seeds and flower seeds too here at best prices. Urja Seeds is a one stop shop for all varieties of seeds online and that too of very good quality. Its very important to take care of seeds so you have best yield from them. Store the seeds properly as instructed and have a good yield. Ans: Tomato, Cauliflower, Cabbage and Pea are the main Himachali Vegetables. Protected cultivation using greenhouse tunnels, planting on raised beds and integrated nutrient management and adoption of different hybrid varieties are some of the common practices to grow vegetables in Himachal Pradesh. Ans: Our Country is blessed with varied Agro climatic conditions, which can be exploited for taking up seed production of vegetables at any time of the year in some part of the country or the other. There can be a rapid development of private seed companies which will help bridge the existing gap between demand and supply in the country.
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