Sanjay Sahni from Vaishali shares his experience of growing watermelon
Sanjay Sahni, a resident of Vaishali, has been cultivating watermelon for the past 10 years. The ideal time for sowing the seeds is between 15th to 30th January. The cost incurred per acre is around 10,000 rupees. With favorable weather conditions, one can easily earn 50 to 60 thousand rupees per acre. In just four months, one can earn more than three lakhs from five acres of watermelon cultivation.
Benefits of watermelon cultivation as shared by Sanjay Sahni
Sanjay Sahni highlights the benefits of watermelon cultivation which include a relatively low cost of cultivation at 10,000 rupees per acre. With good weather, the returns can be substantial, with earnings of 50 to 60 thousand rupees per acre. This can lead to a significant income of over three lakhs in just four months from a five-acre watermelon farm.
Financial gains from watermelon farming according to Sanjay Sahni
Sanjay Sahni emphasizes the financial gains from watermelon farming, with the potential to earn 50 to 60 thousand rupees per acre with favorable weather conditions. This can translate to earnings of over three lakhs in just four months from a five-acre watermelon farm. The cultivation of watermelon in Vaishali has proven to be a profitable venture for Sanjay Sahni and others in the region.
वैशाली के रहने वाले संजय सहनी ने बताया कि वे पिछले 10 वर्षो से खरबूजा की खेती कर रहे हैं, जिसमें बीज बोने का सही समय 15 से 30 जनवरी के बीच होता है। इसकी खेती में प्रति एकड़ 10 हजार रुपये की लागत आती है, लेकिन अगर मौसम मेहरबान रहता है तो प्रति एकड़ 50 से 60 हजार रुपये की कमाई हो जाती है। पांच एकड़ से चार महीने में तीन लाख से अधिक की कमाई हो जाती है।
