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| Crop Type | Crop Name | Botanical Name | Origin | Family | VERNACULAR | Altitude (m) | Max Temperature (°C) | Min Temperature (°C) | Max Relative Humidity (%) | Min Relative Humidity (%) | Sunshine (hours/day) | Improved Varieties | Planting Season | Spacing | Soil Requirements | Nutrient management | Maturity Indices | Harvesting Time | Yield (t/ha) | Major Pests and Diseases | Major Weeds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fruit Crops | Apple | Malus domestica | Central Asia | Rosaceae | Seb | 1500-2700 | 25 | -2 | 80 | 50 | 6-8 | Royal Delicious | Dec-Feb | 5x5 m | Well-drained loam | FYM + NPK | Color change/TSS | Aug-Oct | 15-20 | San Jose Scale, Aphids | Crabgrass |
| Fruit Crops | Pear | Pyrus communis | Eurasia | Rosaceae | Nashpati | 1200-2400 | 30 | 2 | 80 | 45 | 7-8 | Bartlett | Dec-Feb | 5x5 m | Deep loam | FYM + NPK | Pressure test | Jul-Sep | 20-30 | Pear psylla, Borers | Bindweed |
| Fruit Crops | Peach | Prunus persica | China | Rosaceae | Aadu | 1000-2000 | 32 | 4 | 75 | 40 | 7-9 | July Elberta | Dec-Jan | 5x5 m | Sandy loam | FYM + NPK | Ground color change | May-Jul | 15-20 | Peach leaf curl, Aphids | Nutgrass |
| Fruit Crops | Plum | Prunus domestica | Eurasia | Rosaceae | Plum | 900-1600 | 35 | 5 | 75 | 40 | 7-9 | Santa Rosa | Dec-Jan | 5x5 m | Deep loamy | FYM + NPK | Firmness, Color | May-Jul | 15-20 | Plum curculio | Quackgrass |
| Fruit Crops | Apricot | Prunus armeniaca | China | Rosaceae | Khubani | 1200-2000 | 30 | 2 | 70 | 40 | 7-9 | New Castle | Dec-Jan | 5x5 m | Well-drained sandy loam | FYM + NPK | Yellow/Orange color | May-Jun | 10-15 | Aphids, Borers | Bermudagrass |
| Fruit Crops | Walnut | Juglans regia | Central Asia | Juglandaceae | Akhrot | 1200-2200 | 32 | -4 | 75 | 45 | 6-8 | Chandler | Dec-Feb | 8x8 m | Deep silt loam | FYM + NPK | Hull split | Sep-Oct | 3-5 | Walnut weevil | Amaranthus |
| Fruit Crops | Kiwi | Actinidia deliciosa | China | Actinidiaceae | Kiwi | 800-1500 | 30 | 5 | 85 | 50 | 6-8 | Hayward | Jan-Feb | 4x6 m | Deep rich well-drained | FYM + NPK | TSS 6.2% | Oct-Nov | 10-15 | Root knot nematode | Galinsoga |
| Fruit Crops | Citrus | Citrus spp. | SE Asia | Rutaceae | Nimbu/Malta | 500-1200 | 35 | 10 | 80 | 40 | 7-9 | Kinnow, Kagzi | Jul-Aug | 6x6 m | Light loamy | FYM + NPK, Zinc | Color break | Nov-Jan | 15-25 | Citrus psylla, Canker | Parthenium |
| Floriculture | Rose | Rosa spp. | Asia | Rosaceae | Gulab | 500-2500 | 28 | 10 | 75 | 40 | 6-8 | First Red | Sep-Oct | 60x30 cm | Well-drained sandy loam | FYM + NPK | Unfurling of petals | Year-round | 2.5 (lakh stems) | Thrips, Black spot | Cyperus spp. |
| Floriculture | Marigold | Tagetes erecta | Mexico | Asteraceae | Genda | 500-1500 | 35 | 15 | 80 | 45 | 7-9 | Pusa Narangi | Jun-Jul / Jan | 40x40 cm | Rich well-drained | FYM + NPK | Fully open flowers | Year-round | 15-20 | Red spider mite | Pigweed |
| Floriculture | Gladiolus | Gladiolus spp. | South Africa | Iridaceae | Gladiolus | 500-2000 | 30 | 10 | 75 | 40 | 8-10 | American Beauty | Sep-Nov | 30x20 cm | Sandy loam | FYM + NPK | 1-2 florets open | Feb-Apr | 2-3 (lakh spikes) | Thrips, Fusarium wilt | Nutgrass |
| Floriculture | Carnation | Dianthus caryophyllus | Mediterranean | Caryophyllaceae | Carnation | 1500-2500 | 25 | 10 | 70 | 45 | 8-10 | Master | Sep-Nov | 20x20 cm | Light well-drained | FYM + NPK | Paint brush stage | Year-round | 2-3 (lakh stems) | Aphids, Wilt | Oxalis |
| Floriculture | Lily | Lilium spp. | Northern Hem. | Liliaceae | Lily | 1500-2500 | 25 | 10 | 80 | 50 | 6-8 | Asiatic Hybrids | Sep-Oct | 30x30 cm | Porous organic-rich | FYM + NPK | Colored bud stage | Year-round | 1-2 (lakh stems) | Aphids, Botrytis | Chickweed |
| Vegetable Crops | Potato | Solanum tuberosum | South America | Solanaceae | Aloo | 500-2500 | 25 | 10 | 80 | 45 | 7-9 | Kufri Jyoti | Sep-Oct / Feb | 60x20 cm | Loose friable loam | FYM + NPK | Haulms turning yellow | Jan-Mar / Jun | 20-30 | Late blight, Aphids | Chenopodium |
| Vegetable Crops | Tomato | Solanum lycopersicum | South America | Solanaceae | Tamatar | 500-2000 | 30 | 15 | 75 | 40 | 7-9 | Pusa Ruby | Jun-Jul / Jan | 60x45 cm | Well-drained sandy loam | FYM + NPK | Red ripe / breaker | Year-round | 30-40 | Fruit borer, Whitefly | Parthenium |
| Vegetable Crops | Cabbage | Brassica oleracea | Europe | Brassicaceae | Patta Gobhi | 500-2500 | 25 | 10 | 85 | 50 | 6-8 | Golden Acre | Aug-Oct | 45x45 cm | Heavy moisture-retentive | FYM + NPK | Solid heads | Dec-Feb | 25-35 | Diamondback moth | Pigweed |
| Vegetable Crops | Cauliflower | Brassica oleracea | Mediterranean | Brassicaceae | Phool Gobhi | 500-2500 | 25 | 10 | 85 | 50 | 6-8 | Pusa Snowball | Aug-Oct | 60x45 cm | Rich loamy soil | FYM + NPK | Compact curd | Dec-Feb | 20-30 | Aphids, Caterpillars | Chenopodium |
| Vegetable Crops | Peas | Pisum sativum | Mediterranean | Fabaceae | Matar | 500-2500 | 22 | 7 | 80 | 45 | 6-8 | Arkel | Oct-Nov | 30x10 cm | Well-drained loamy | FYM + NPK + Rhizobium | Pods fully filled | Jan-Mar | 10-12 | Powdery mildew | Phalaris |
| Vegetable Crops | Capsicum | Capsicum annuum | Americas | Solanaceae | Shimla Mirch | 500-2000 | 28 | 15 | 75 | 40 | 7-9 | California Wonder | Jul-Aug / Feb | 60x45 cm | Well-drained loam | FYM + NPK | Full size, green/red | Oct-Nov / May | 15-20 | Thrips, Mites | Amaranthus |
| Spices | Ginger | Zingiber officinale | SE Asia | Zingiberaceae | Adrak | 500-1500 | 32 | 18 | 85 | 50 | 6-8 | Rio de Janeiro | Apr-May | 30x20 cm | Rich well-drained loam | FYM + NPK | Leaves turning yellow | Nov-Dec | 15-20 | Rhizome rot, Borers | Nutgrass |
| Spices | Turmeric | Curcuma longa | India | Zingiberaceae | Haldi | 500-1200 | 35 | 20 | 85 | 50 | 6-8 | Pratibha | May-Jun | 30x20 cm | Loamy or alluvial | FYM + NPK | Leaves drying | Jan-Feb | 20-25 | Shoot borer | Cynodon dactylon |
| Spices | Garlic | Allium sativum | Central Asia | Amaryllidaceae | Lehsun | 500-2000 | 28 | 10 | 75 | 40 | 7-9 | Agrifound Parvati | Sep-Oct | 15x10 cm | Rich well-drained | FYM + NPK | Tops turning yellow | Mar-May | 8-12 | Thrips, Purple blotch | Chenopodium |
| Spices | Coriander | Coriandrum sativum | Mediterranean | Apiaceae | Dhaniya | 500-2000 | 30 | 10 | 75 | 40 | 7-9 | Pant Haritima | Oct-Nov | 30x10 cm | Well-drained loam | FYM + NPK | Seeds turn brown | Feb-Apr | 1.5-2 (seed) | Aphids, Stem gall | Nutgrass |
| Medicinal / Aromatic | Tulsi | Ocimum tenuiflorum | India | Lamiaceae | Tulsi | 500-1000 | 35 | 15 | 80 | 45 | 8-10 | CIM-Ayu | Jun-Jul | 45x45 cm | Sandy loam | FYM + Urea | Full flowering | Sep-Nov | 10 (fresh herb) | Leaf rollers | Parthenium |
| Medicinal / Aromatic | Ashwagandha | Withania somnifera | India | Solanaceae | Ashwagandha | 500-1500 | 35 | 15 | 75 | 40 | 7-9 | Jawahar-20 | Jul-Aug | 60x60 cm | Sandy loam / slightly dry | FYM | Berries turn red | Jan-Feb | 0.5-0.7 (roots) | Epilachna beetle | Cyperus spp. |
| Medicinal / Aromatic | Lemongrass | Cymbopogon citratus | South Asia | Poaceae | Lemongrass | 500-1000 | 35 | 15 | 85 | 50 | 8-10 | Krishna | Jun-Jul | 60x60 cm | Well-drained sandy loam | FYM + NPK | 90 days post-planting | Multiple cuts | 20-25 (herb) | Stem borer | Cynodon dactylon |
| Medicinal / Aromatic | Mint | Mentha spp. | Eurasia | Lamiaceae | Pudina | 500-1500 | 35 | 15 | 80 | 45 | 7-9 | Kosi | Jan-Feb | 45x15 cm | Deep organic loam | FYM + NPK | Before flowering | May-Jun | 15-20 (herb) | Mint looper | Nutgrass |
| Medicinal / Aromatic | Jatamansi | Nardostachys jatamansi | Himalayas | Caprifoliaceae | Jatamansi | 3000-4500 | 15 | -5 | 90 | 50 | 5-7 | Wild Alpine | May-Jun | 30x30 cm | Moist rocky slopes | FYM / Organic | 3-4 years | Sep-Oct | 0.2 (roots) | Nematodes | Alpine weeds |
| Wild Forest Fruits | Kafal | Myrica esculenta | Himalayas | Myricaceae | Kafal | 1000-2000 | 30 | 2 | 85 | 45 | 6-8 | Wild Type | Wild / Jul-Aug | 5x5 m | Forest soils | Natural / Mycorrhizal | 8-10 years | May-Jun | 2-3 | Fruit fly, Borers | Lantana |
| Wild Forest Fruits | Hisalu | Rubus ellipticus | Himalayas | Rosaceae | Hisalu | 1000-2200 | 30 | 5 | 85 | 45 | 6-8 | Wild Type | Wild / Monsoon | 2x2 m | Forest edge soils | Natural | 2-3 years | Apr-May | 0.5-1 | Fruit borers | Lantana |
| Wild Forest Fruits | Kilmora | Berberis asiatica | Himalayas | Berberidaceae | Kilmora | 1200-2500 | 28 | 2 | 80 | 40 | 6-8 | Wild Type | Wild / Monsoon | 2x2 m | Rocky dry soils | Natural | 3-5 years | May-Jun | 1-2 (berries) | Powdery mildew | Ageratum |
| Wild Forest Fruits | Wild Fig | Ficus palmata | Himalayas | Moraceae | Bedu | 500-2000 | 35 | 5 | 85 | 40 | 7-9 | Wild Type | Jul-Aug | 5x5 m | Adaptable / Rocky | Natural | 4-5 years | Jun-Jul | 3-5 | Fig wasp, Scale | Parthenium |
| Forest Type | Types | Botanical Name | Origin | Family | VERNACULAR | Altitude (m) | Max Temperature (°C) | Min Temperature (°C) | Max Relative Humidity (%) | Min Relative Humidity (%) | Sunshine (hours/day) | Improved Varieties | Planting Season | Spacing | Soil Requirements | Nutrient management | Maturity Indices | Harvesting Time | Yield (t/ha) | Major Pests and Diseases | Major Weeds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Fodder | Bhamora (भमोरा) | Cornus capitata | Himalayas | Cornaceae | Bhamora | 1200-2400 | 30 | 0 | 85 | 40 | 6-8 | Wild/Local | Jul-Aug | 4x4 m | Moist loam | FYM 5kg/plant | 5-7 years | Oct-Nov | 15-20 (biomass) | Leaf spot, Aphids | Lantana |
| Forest Fodder | Forest Grass (घास) | Chrysopogon fulvus | India | Poaceae | Ghas | 500-2000 | 35 | 2 | 90 | 30 | 8-10 | Local selections | Jun-Jul | Broadcast | Adaptable/Degraded | Natural organic matter | 90-120 days | Sep-Oct | 4-6 (dry matter) | Grasshoppers | Parthenium |
| Forest Fodder | Bamboo Leaves (बांस पत्ती) | Dendrocalamus strictus | South Asia | Poaceae | Bans patti | 0-1000 | 40 | 5 | 90 | 40 | 7-9 | Bheema, Nutan | Jul-Aug | 5x5 m | Well-drained loam | NPK + FYM | 3-4 years | Nov-Feb | 20-25 (leaves) | Bamboo blight, Borers | Eupatorium |
| Wild Shrubs | Kilmora (किल्मोड़ा) | Berberis asiatica | Himalayas | Berberidaceae | Kilmora | 1200-2500 | 28 | 2 | 80 | 40 | 6-8 | Wild Type | Wild/Monsoon | 2x2 m | Rocky, dry soils | Natural leaf fall | 3-5 years | May-Jun | 1-2 (roots/berries) | Rust, Powdery mildew | Ageratum |
| Wild Shrubs | Hisalu (हिसालु) | Rubus ellipticus | Himalayas | Rosaceae | Hisalu | 1000-2200 | 30 | 5 | 85 | 45 | 6-8 | Wild Type | Wild/Monsoon | 2x2 m | Forest edge soils | Natural | 2-3 years | Apr-May | 0.5-1 (fruits) | Fruit borers | Lantana |
| Wild Shrubs | Bhingar/Ghingaru (भिंगार) | Pyracantha crenulata | Himalayas | Rosaceae | Ghingaru | 1000-2500 | 32 | 0 | 80 | 40 | 7-9 | Wild Type | Wild/Monsoon | 2x2 m | Gravelly/Rocky | Natural | 4-5 years | Jun-Jul | 1-1.5 (fruits) | Leaf webber | Eupatorium |
| Wild Fruits | Kafal (काफल) | Myrica esculenta | Himalayas | Myricaceae | Kafal | 1000-2000 | 30 | 2 | 85 | 45 | 6-8 | Wild Type | Jul-Aug | 5x5 m | Forest soils | Mycorrhizal associations | 8-10 years | May-Jun | 2-3 (fruits) | Fruit fly, Borers | Lantana |
| Wild Fruits | Bedu (बेडू) | Ficus palmata | Himalayas | Moraceae | Bedu | 0-2000 | 35 | 4 | 85 | 40 | 7-9 | Local selections | Jul-Aug | 5x5 m | Adaptable/Rocky | Natural/FYM | 4-5 years | Jun-Jul | 3-5 (fruits) | Fig wasp, Scale insects | Parthenium |
| Wild Fruits | Wild Amla (आंवला) | Phyllanthus emblica | India | Phyllanthaceae | Amla | 0-1500 | 45 | 5 | 80 | 30 | 8-10 | Chakaiya, NA-7 | Jul-Aug | 6x6 m | Light/Medium heavy | NPK 100:50:50/tree | 6-8 years | Oct-Dec | 10-15 (fruits) | Bark eating caterpillar | Grasses |
| Medicinal Plants | Giloy (गिलोय) | Tinospora cordifolia | India | Menispermaceae | Giloy | 0-1000 | 40 | 8 | 90 | 45 | 6-8 | Local climber | Jun-Jul | 3x3 m | Any/Climbs on trees | FYM 5kg/pit | 1-2 years | Nov-Dec | 5-8 (stems) | Defoliators | Cuscuta |
| Medicinal Plants | Kalmegh (कालमेघ) | Andrographis paniculata | India | Acanthaceae | Kalmegh | 0-500 | 35 | 15 | 85 | 50 | 6-8 | CIM-Megha | Jun-Jul | 30x30 cm | Sandy loam | NPK 40:20:20 | 120-150 days | Oct-Nov | 2-3 (dry herb) | Leaf blight | Cyperus spp. |
| Medicinal Plants | Chirayata (चिरायता) | Swertia chirayita | Himalayas | Gentianaceae | Chirayata | 1500-3000 | 25 | -2 | 90 | 50 | 5-7 | Wild/Local | May-Jun | 45x30 cm | Rich organic loam | FYM/Vermicompost | 8-10 months | Oct-Nov | 1-1.5 (dry herb) | Root rot | Ferns/Mosses |
| Medicinal Plants | Jatamansi (जटामांसी) | Nardostachys jatamansi | Himalayas | Caprifoliaceae | Jatamansi | 3000-4500 | 15 | -5 | 95 | 60 | 4-6 | Wild Alpine | May-Jun | 30x30 cm | Moist rocky slopes | Alpine organic matter | 3-4 years | Sep-Oct | 0.2-0.5 (roots) | Nematodes | Alpine grasses |
| Fuel Wood | Banj (बांज) | Quercus leucotrichophora | Himalayas | Fagaceae | Banj Oak | 1200-2400 | 30 | 0 | 85 | 45 | 6-8 | Wild/Local | Jul-Aug | 5x5 m | Deep loam/Clay loam | Natural litter | 15-20 years | Dec-Jan | 15-25 (wood) | Oak defoliator | Lantana |
| Fuel Wood | Chir (चीड़) | Pinus roxburghii | Himalayas | Pinaceae | Chir Pine | 500-2000 | 35 | 2 | 80 | 35 | 8-10 | Local provenance | Jul-Aug | 3x3 m | Sandy/Gravelly | Mycorrhizal | 20-30 years | Year-round | 20-30 (wood) | Pine shoot borer | Grasses/Lantana |
| Fodder Trees | Khadak (खड़क) | Celtis australis | Himalayas | Cannabaceae | Kharik | 1000-2500 | 35 | 0 | 80 | 40 | 6-8 | Wild Type | Jan-Feb | 5x5 m | Well-drained loam | FYM in pits | 8-10 years | Oct-Dec | 10-15 (leaves) | Defoliating beetles | Eupatorium |
| Fodder Trees | Bhamora (भमोरा) | Cornus capitata | Himalayas | Cornaceae | Bhamora | 1200-2400 | 30 | 0 | 85 | 40 | 6-8 | Wild/Local | Jul-Aug | 4x4 m | Moist loam | FYM 5kg/tree | 5-7 years | Oct-Nov | 15-20 (biomass) | Leaf spot, Aphids | Lantana |
| NTFPs | Lac (लाख) | Kerria lacca (Insect) | India | Kerriidae | Lakh | 200-1000 | 42 | 10 | 80 | 40 | 8-10 | Kusmi, Rangeeni | Jun/Oct | Host specific | Host tree soils | Fertilize host tree | 6 months/cycle | Apr/Oct | 0.5-1 (resin/ha) | Predators (Eublemma) | Weeds on host |
| NTFPs | Forest Honey (शहद) | Apis dorsata / flora | India | Apidae | Shahad | 0-3000 | 40 | 5 | 90 | 40 | 6-10 | Local bees | Year-round | Forest ecosystem | Floral nectar | Floral bloom | Mar-May/Oct | 0.05-0.1 (per col) | Wax moth, Mites | ||
| NTFPs | Natural Fibers (रेशा) | Grewia optiva | Himalayas | Malvaceae | Bhimal | 500-2000 | 35 | 2 | 85 | 45 | 6-8 | Local selections | Jul-Aug | 4x4 m | Sandy loam | FYM 5kg/plant | 3-5 years | Nov-Feb | 2-3 (dry fiber) | Leaf defoliators | Lantana |
| Crop Classification | Types | Botanical Name | Origin | Family | VERNACULAR | Altitude (m) | Max Temperature (°C) | Min Temperature (°C) | Max Relative Humidity (%) | Min Relative Humidity (%) | Sunshine (hours/day) | Improved Varieties | Planting Season | Spacing | Soil Requirements | Nutrient managemnet | Maturity Indices | Harvesting Time | Yield (t/ha) | Major Pests and Diseases | Major Weeds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| अनाज (Cereals) | धान (Rice) | Oryza sativa | SE Asia | Poaceae | Dhan | 0-2000 | 35 | 20 | 90 | 60 | 6-8 | Pant Dhan | Jun-Jul | 20x10 cm | Clay loam | NPK 120:60:40 | Grains hard/yellow | Oct-Nov | 3-5 | Stem borer, Leaf folder | Echinochloa spp. |
| अनाज (Cereals) | मक्का (Maize) | Zea mays | Mexico | Poaceae | Makka | 0-2500 | 35 | 10 | 85 | 50 | 7-9 | Vivek Maize | Jun-Jul | 60x20 cm | Well drained loam | NPK 120:60:40 | Husks turn brown | Sep-Oct | 2.5-4 | Fall Armyworm, Borer | Cyperus rotundus |
| मिलेट्स / श्रीअन्न | मंडुआ (Finger Millet / Ragi) | Eleusine coracana | Africa | Poaceae | Mandua / Ragi | 500-2000 | 35 | 12 | 80 | 40 | 7-9 | VL Mandua | Jun-Jul | 25x15 cm | Adaptable / Poor soils | NPK 40:20:20 | Earheads turn brown | Sep-Oct | 1.5-2 | Blast disease | Oxalis latifolia |
| मिलेट्स / श्रीअन्न | झंगोरा (Barnyard Millet) | Echinochloa frumentacea | India | Poaceae | Jhangora | 500-2000 | 35 | 15 | 85 | 45 | 7-9 | VL Madira | Jun-Jul | 25x10 cm | Marginal soils | NPK 40:20:20 | Panicles mature | Sep-Oct | 1-1.5 | Smut | Amaranthus viridis |
| दलहन (Pulses) | उड़द (Black gram) | Vigna mungo | India | Fabaceae | Urad | 0-1500 | 35 | 15 | 85 | 50 | 6-8 | Pant Urad | Jun-Jul | 30x10 cm | Loam | NPK 20:40:20 | Pods turn black | Sep-Oct | 0.8-1 | YMV, Whitefly | Trianthema |
| दलहन (Pulses) | मूंग (Green gram) | Vigna radiata | India | Fabaceae | Moong | 0-1500 | 35 | 20 | 85 | 50 | 7-9 | Pant Moong | Jun-Jul / Mar | 30x10 cm | Loam | NPK 20:40:20 | Pods dry/black | Sep / May | 0.8-1.2 | YMV, Pod borer | Cyperus spp. |
| दलहन (Pulses) | भट्ट (Black soybean) | Glycine max | China | Fabaceae | Bhatt | 1000-2000 | 32 | 15 | 85 | 50 | 7-9 | VL Bhatt | Jun-Jul | 45x15 cm | Well drained loam | NPK 20:60:40 | Pods turn black/dry | Oct-Nov | 1.5-2 | Girdle beetle | Echinochloa |
| तिलहन (Oilseeds) | सोयाबीन (Soybean) | Glycine max | China | Fabaceae | Soybean | 500-2000 | 32 | 15 | 85 | 50 | 7-9 | VL Soya | Jun-Jul | 45x15 cm | Loam | NPK 20:60:40 | Pods brown/dry | Oct-Nov | 2-2.5 | Whitefly, Rust | Commelina |
| तिलहन (Oilseeds) | तिल (Sesame) | Sesamum indicum | Africa/India | Pedaliaceae | Til | 0-1200 | 40 | 15 | 80 | 40 | 8-10 | Type 4 | Jun-Jul | 30x10 cm | Well drained light | NPK 30:15:15 | Capsules turn yellow | Sep-Oct | 0.5-0.8 | Phyllody, Leaf webber | Cynodon dactylon |
| सब्जियाँ (Vegetables) | लौकी | Lagenaria siceraria | Africa | Cucurbitaceae | Lauki | 0-1500 | 35 | 18 | 85 | 50 | 7-9 | Pusa Naveen | Feb-Mar / Jun-Jul | 120x60 cm | Sandy loam | NPK 100:50:50 | Tender fruits | Apr-Jun / Aug-Oct | 20-25 | Fruit fly, Red beetle | Nutgrass |
| सब्जियाँ (Vegetables) | तोरई | Luffa acutangula | India | Cucurbitaceae | Torai | 0-1500 | 35 | 18 | 85 | 50 | 7-9 | Pusa Nasdar | Feb-Mar / Jun-Jul | 120x60 cm | Sandy loam | NPK 100:50:50 | Tender fruits | Apr-Jun / Aug-Oct | 15-20 | Fruit fly | Commelina |
| सब्जियाँ (Vegetables) | भिंडी | Abelmoschus esculentus | Africa | Malvaceae | Bhindi | 0-1500 | 35 | 20 | 85 | 50 | 8-10 | Arka Anamika | Feb-Mar / Jun-Jul | 45x30 cm | Loose loam | NPK 100:50:50 | Tender green pods | 45-60 days | 10-15 | YMV, Fruit borer | Amaranthus |
| सब्जियाँ (Vegetables) | कद्दू | Cucurbita moschata | Central America | Cucurbitaceae | Kaddu | 0-2000 | 32 | 15 | 85 | 50 | 7-9 | Pusa Vishwas | Feb-Mar / Jun-Jul | 200x100 cm | Loam | NPK 100:50:50 | Hard rind, color change | May-Jul / Sep-Nov | 25-30 | Fruit fly, Mildew | Nutgrass |
| अनाज (Cereals) | गेहूं (Wheat) | Triticum aestivum | Middle East | Poaceae | Gehun | 0-3000 | 30 | 5 | 80 | 40 | 8-10 | VL Gehun | Oct-Nov | 22.5 cm rows | Loam | NPK 120:60:40 | Grains hard | Mar-May | 3-4 | Rusts, Termites | Phalaris minor |
| अनाज (Cereals) | जौ (Barley) | Hordeum vulgare | Middle East | Poaceae | Jau | 0-3000 | 30 | 3 | 80 | 40 | 8-10 | VL Jau | Oct-Nov | 22.5 cm rows | Sandy loam | NPK 60:30:20 | Grains hard | Mar-May | 2.5-3 | Aphids, Rust | Chenopodium album |
| अनाज (Cereals) | मसूर (Lentil) | Lens culinaris | Near East | Fabaceae | Masoor | 0-2000 | 30 | 5 | 75 | 40 | 7-9 | VL Masoor | Oct-Nov | 30x10 cm | Well drained loam | NPK 20:40:20 | Pods turn brown | Mar-Apr | 1-1.5 | Wilt, Aphids | Vicia sativa |
| अनाज (Cereals) | चना (Gram) | Cicer arietinum | Middle East | Fabaceae | Chana | 0-1500 | 30 | 5 | 70 | 30 | 8-10 | Pant Chana | Oct-Nov | 30x10 cm | Cloddy loam | NPK 20:40:20 | Pods dry | Mar-Apr | 1.5-2 | Pod borer, Wilt | Chenopodium album |
| अनाज (Cereals) | मटर (Peas) | Pisum sativum | Mediterranean | Fabaceae | Matar | 0-2500 | 25 | 5 | 80 | 40 | 7-9 | Vivek Matar | Oct-Nov | 30x10 cm | Loam | NPK 20:40:20 | Pods fully filled | Feb-Apr | 8-10 (green) | Powdery mildew | Phalaris minor |
| Product Category | Product Name | Main Ingredients | Primary Processing Method | Key Nutritional/Health Benefits | Recommended Packaging | Storage Conditions | Estimated Shelf Life |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beverages / Value Added | Buransh Juice (Rhododendron) | Buransh flowers, Sugar/Jaggery, Water, Citric acid/Lemon | Petal extraction, boiling, syrup formulation, pasteurization, hot filling | Rich in antioxidants, good for heart health, anti-inflammatory properties | Glass bottles, Food-grade PET bottles | Cool, dry place away from direct sunlight; refrigerate after opening | 6 to 12 months |
| Confectionery / Preserves | Candy (e.g., Amla / Apple / Mango) | Fruit pieces/pulp, Sugar, Liquid Glucose, Citric acid | Blanching, osmotic dehydration (soaking in sugar syrup), solar/mechanical drying | High in Vitamin C (if Amla), instant energy, preserves seasonal surplus | Food-grade stand-up pouches, Plastic/Glass jars | Cool, dry, and moisture-free environment | 9 to 12 months |
| Condiments | Chatuni (Chutney - Apricot/Plum/Apple) | Fruit pulp, Sugar/Jaggery, Vinegar, Spices (Cumin, Red Chili, Salt) | Pulping, slow cooking with spices, addition of vinegar/preservatives, hot packing | Aids digestion, enhances meal palatability, retains fruit micronutrients | Sterilized Glass Jars with lug caps | Cool, dry place; refrigerate after opening to prevent mold | 9 to 12 months |
| Condiments | Sauce (Tomato / Fruit-based) | Tomato/Fruit pulp, Sugar, Vinegar, Onion, Garlic, Assorted Spices | Pulp extraction, concentration by boiling, blending with spices, pasteurization | Lycopene (if tomato), enhances appetite, good source of trace minerals | Glass bottles, Squeezable PET bottles | Store in a cool, dark place; refrigerate after breaking the seal | 12 months |
| Seasoning / Spices | Pahadi Namak (Flavored Mountain Salt) | Rock Salt (Sendha Namak), Fresh Garlic, Green Chilies, Coriander, Mint, Cumin | Traditional grinding (sil-batta) or mechanical crushing of herbs with salt, sun-drying | Boosts digestion, rich in trace minerals, uses no chemical preservatives | Airtight glass jars, Ziplock stand-up pouches | Strictly airtight, away from moisture to prevent caking | 12 to 24 months |