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Young farmer Mohd. Alam tells that if the water chestnut leaves are left to rot in the pond after harvest, within a few days they melt and settle in the water. This natural process turns those leaves into organic fertilizer. Which is considered very suitable especially for the cultivation of Makhana.
Sarhasa: After the cultivation of water chestnut, floating leaves in the pond or pond are called Trampa in the local language. Makhana proves to be very beneficial for cultivation. Farmers often remove these leaves considering them useless, but experts believe that if they are left in water, these leaves decompose with time and become organic fertilizer. This organic fertilizer is considered to be the best fertilizer for Makhana. Which improves the quality of Makhana and increases production.
acts as a natural and beneficial medicine
According to young farmer Mohd. Alam, when water chestnut gets damaged and breaks. Then these leaves fall under water and gradually disappear. Take the form of organic fertilizer rich in nutrients. Due to this, farmers do not need to buy fertilizer from the market. It also provides protection from spraying chemical medicines. With this process, along with increasing the yield, the land also remains healthy. In Makhana cultivation, this organic fertilizer works as a natural and beneficial medicine for the field.
Economically and environmentally beneficial deal
This fertilizer helps in the growth of plants. It also protects from insects and diseases. Many farmers are unaware of this important information, but if they adopt it then Makhana cultivation can be more profitable. This use of Trampa leaves improves the crop of Makhana and also helps in environmental protection. Therefore, if you see floating leaves in a pond or pond after water chestnut cultivation, it would be appropriate to leave them in the same place instead of taking them out and throwing them away. These leaves become organic fertilizer and provide nutrients to your Makhana crop. Which ensures better production and quality. This is a profitable deal for farmers from economic and environmental point of view.





























