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Pea cultivation tips: Early peas often get very high rates in the market. In hilly areas, the price of peas ranges from Rs 30 to Rs 40 per kg in the April-May season. These days it is being sold at Rs 80 to 100 per kg. At the right time, early and middle grade varieties can yield 100 to 150 quintals per hectare, which is much more than the traditional yield.
Dehradun. Farming is shrinking in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, but many farmers are still engaged in it. Pea cultivation here can change the fortunes of the farmers. Pea is a cash crop and Dehradun is known for the production of many types of cash crops due to its favorable climate and fertile land. In Dehradun and its surrounding areas, especially in areas like Vikasnagar, farmers have been cultivating peas for centuries. It has become the main cash crop of the area. Pea cultivation here, with timely sowing (especially early sowing), use of improved varieties and crop protection measures, is a profitable enterprise. Peas are in demand in the restaurants and hotels of Dehradun.
how much cost
Dehradun farmer Narendra Sharma says that peas are grown in Dehradun twice a year. One is planted in September and the other in December. These days, if a farmer adopts marketing strategy by using advanced seeds and technology for pea cultivation, then it can prove to be a profitable deal for him. Generally, the cost of pea cultivation is around Rs 30,000 to Rs 50,000 per acre, which includes the expenses of sowing, harvesting, labour, transportation to the market. Net profit in one acre can be Rs 80,000 to Rs 1 lakh or more. Some farmers even earn up to Rs 1 lakh from one bigha, it depends on the management of their farming and the market price.
don’t sell directly
Along with the local markets of Dehradun, the demand for peas is also in Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi and other states. Due to the quality and early availability of mountain peas, its demand is high. According to traders, 700 to 800 quintals of peas are sent from here to other markets every day. Integrated pest management and proper fertilizer management (such as use of cow dung, phosphorus and potash) can improve crop quality and quantity. In Dehradun, instead of selling peas directly, farmers can process them and sell them, such as preparing frozen peas. This increases both the value and shelf life of the product. Some farmers get better prices by selling their crops in local markets or directly from the fields to consumers.
