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3 Most Profitable Plants to Grow

Nowadays India has been facing lots of destruction in plantation still our farmers can earn a lot from growing plants and trees that can give them big returns. Among these plants there are many speciality crops that can bring as much as 1.5 crore per acre

Dr. Sangeeta Soi
sagwan
Sagwan plant

India has been facing lots of destruction in plantation still our farmers can earn a lot from growing plants and trees that can give them big returns. Among these plants there are many crops that can bring as much as 1.5 crore per acre, and are quite easy to grow. Growing plants for income generation can be taken into consideration to fulfill the dreams of doubling the farmers’ income by 2022.

Most Profitable Plants to Grow

The plants that can be taken into focus are the following:

1. Saagwan 

These species of plant are getting extinct as they have been in cutting and destruction since long for its advantageous products. The wood obtained from this tree is of good quality which is free of infections and waterproof also, the reason that it is mostly used in making furniture . The age of the tree is approximately more than 200 years. 

Farming

400 trees can be planted in 1 acre. 

Expenditure

The total expenditure involves 40-45 thousand. 

Earning 

One of its tree cost 40000 and 400 trees can give profit of 1 crore 20 lakhs. 

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Eucalyptus

2. Eucalyptus 

Nilgiri or Eucalyptus  is a huge tree which is quite long and have 600 species  found all over country. The regions which have temperature around 30-35 degree celsius is considered as appropriate for its cultivation. These plants are grown both with the help of seeds as well as stems. Due to its high length it is generally sown deep into the soil. For its complete growth it requires proper sunlight, air and water. 

Farming

500 Eucalyptus plants can be grown in one acre. 

Expenditure 

To prepare its soil we require 55 to 70 lakh expenditure. 

Earning

Cost of one plant in market is 30 thousand Rs. 1.5 crore can be earned in 10 years from the same. 

3. Pitch 

It is a tree that grows quickly and available in many countries except India like Combodia, Myanmar, Thailand etc. These countries have them in large numbers. Their leaves are used for making medicines. They are very useful in providing relief from body ailments like Ulcers. 

Farming

500 trees can be planted in one acre. 

Expenditure 

Total expenditure in its cultivation is 40-55 thousand. 

Earning

Earning from this tree depends on the quality of wood. Plants that are grown in one acre can earn total amount of 1 crore also. 

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