In Himachal Pradesh, the farmer has successfully cultivated yellow squash or stories. Badola village farmer from Kandrehar Panchayat near Kakkal in Gangra district has grown a yellow squash on the fertile soil of the Congra Valley for the first time. The success of Saini, its progressive thinking and the new methods in agriculture, have given a new twist to the agriculture of the region. Saini is known for successfully cultivating Hari Torai.
A seed is available for five rupees
Farmer Palbir Saini decided to test with a yellow squash with a Korean type. He said the results of the new experiment were best. The Tripune quoted him and said, ‘A seed that costs 5 rupees, quickly provides fruit and its quality is very good.’ His adventure action for crop diversity is now making good results from economic and agriculture.
Currently, the price of green squash in local markets is Rs. 20 per kg. The price of yellow lafa is Rs 45 per kg. The new nature of the new crop and its nutritional value have attracted everyone’s attention. The farmers of nearby villages came to the Saini field to see this golden crop and learned about its cultivation.
There are many challenges in agriculture
However, growing yellow squash is also very challenging. If the soil is filled with water, this crop can be completely destroyed. Also, this crop is sensitive to yellow flying attacks. Saini used new techniques to eliminate these problems. He adopted measures to prevent the roots rot and use the yellow squash in raised beds to inter-cropped with marigold flowers.
How to protect crops
Saini said the squash could be safe by using Organic Marigold. He said the squash is very affected by excessive moisture and insects. According to the Saini, the marigold acts like a natural shield and absorbs excess water. It also prevents harmful pests. There is no need for chemical spray.
This technique not only enhances squash yields but also promotes life dye. Also, it can serve as a model for integrated agriculture in this region. The success of Saini is a great example of a new idea, which promotes stable agriculture with prosperity under his protection. Their achievements can start a new era of crop diversification in Himachal Pradesh.
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