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Crop Intelligence

Every crop, one table

Sowing window, duration, spacing, soil pH, water need, temperature, seed rate, yield and key pests — across 538 crops and plants, from cereals to medicinals. Indicative planning ranges for Indian conditions; varieties and regions vary.

538 crops shown
Agronomic reference for common Indian crops
Group Season Sowing Spacing Soil pH Temp °C Seed / ha Yield / ha Watch for
Rice Cereal Kharif Jun–Jul 120–150 20 × 15 cm 5.5–6.5 1200–1800 22–32 40–50 kg 4–6 t Stem borer, blast, BPH
Wheat Cereal Rabi Nov–Dec 120–150 22 cm rows 6.0–7.5 400–650 15–25 100–125 kg 4–5 t Yellow rust, aphid, termite
Maize Cereal Kharif · Rabi Jun–Jul, Oct–Nov 90–110 60 × 20 cm 5.5–7.5 500–800 21–30 18–20 kg 5–8 t Fall armyworm, stem borer
Barley Cereal Rabi Nov–Dec 110–130 22 cm rows 6.5–8.0 300–450 12–25 75–100 kg 3–4 t Aphid, yellow rust
Oats Cereal Rabi Oct–Nov 100–120 22 cm rows 5.5–7.0 350–500 15–25 80–100 kg 2.5–3.5 t Rust, aphid
Buckwheat Cereal Rabi Sep–Oct 75–90 30 × 10 cm 5.0–7.0 300–450 15–25 40–50 kg 1–1.5 t Aphid, leaf spot
Grain Amaranth Cereal Kharif · Rabi Jun–Jul, Oct 90–110 45 × 20 cm 5.5–7.5 300–450 20–30 2–3 kg 1–1.5 t Stem weevil, leaf webber
Sorghum (Jowar) Millet Kharif · Rabi Jun–Jul, Sep–Oct 100–120 45 × 15 cm 6.0–7.5 400–600 26–32 10–12 kg 2.5–4 t Shoot fly, midge, downy mildew
Pearl Millet (Bajra) Millet Kharif Jun–Jul 75–90 45 × 15 cm 6.5–7.8 350–500 25–35 4–5 kg 2–3 t Downy mildew, ergot
Finger Millet (Ragi) Millet Kharif Jun–Jul 100–120 30 × 10 cm 5.0–7.5 400–600 20–30 10–12 kg 2–3 t Blast, stem borer
Foxtail Millet Millet Kharif Jun–Jul 70–90 25 × 10 cm 5.5–7.0 250–400 20–30 8–10 kg 1.5–2 t Blast, shoot fly
Kodo Millet Millet Kharif Jun–Jul 100–120 25 × 10 cm 5.5–7.5 300–450 25–32 10–12 kg 1–1.5 t Head smut, shoot fly
Little Millet Millet Kharif Jun–Jul 70–90 25 × 10 cm 5.5–7.5 250–400 22–32 8–10 kg 0.8–1.2 t Shoot fly, grain smut
Barnyard Millet Millet Kharif Jun–Jul 75–90 25 × 10 cm 5.5–7.0 250–400 22–30 10–12 kg 1–1.5 t Grain smut, shoot fly
Proso Millet Millet Kharif · Zaid Jun–Jul, Feb 60–75 25 × 10 cm 5.5–7.5 200–350 20–30 10–12 kg 1–1.5 t Shoot fly, head smut
Chickpea (Gram) Pulse Rabi Oct–Nov 95–120 30 × 10 cm 6.0–8.0 250–400 15–25 75–100 kg 1.5–2.5 t Pod borer, wilt
Pigeon Pea (Tur) Pulse Kharif Jun–Jul 150–180 60 × 20 cm 6.0–7.5 400–600 20–30 12–15 kg 1.5–2 t Pod borer, wilt, sterility mosaic
Green Gram (Moong) Pulse Kharif · Zaid Jun–Jul, Mar–Apr 60–75 30 × 10 cm 6.2–7.2 250–350 25–35 15–20 kg 0.8–1.2 t Yellow mosaic, thrips
Black Gram (Urad) Pulse Kharif Jun–Jul 70–90 30 × 10 cm 6.0–7.5 250–400 25–35 15–20 kg 0.8–1.2 t Yellow mosaic, powdery mildew
Lentil (Masur) Pulse Rabi Oct–Nov 100–120 25 × 5 cm 6.0–7.5 200–350 15–25 30–40 kg 1–1.5 t Rust, wilt, aphid
Cowpea Pulse Kharif · Zaid Jun–Jul, Feb–Mar 70–90 45 × 15 cm 5.5–7.5 250–400 25–35 20–25 kg 1–1.5 t Aphid, pod borer
Field Pea Pulse Rabi Oct–Nov 100–130 30 × 10 cm 6.0–7.5 250–400 13–23 75–100 kg 1.5–2.5 t Powdery mildew, pod borer
Horse Gram Pulse Kharif · Rabi Aug–Sep 110–130 30 × 10 cm 5.0–7.5 200–300 20–30 25–30 kg 0.6–1 t Leaf spot, pod borer
Moth Bean Pulse Kharif Jul 70–90 30 × 10 cm 6.0–8.0 150–300 25–35 10–12 kg 0.5–0.8 t Yellow mosaic, jassid
Rajma (Kidney Bean) Pulse Rabi Oct–Nov 110–130 40 × 15 cm 5.5–6.5 300–450 15–25 80–100 kg 1.5–2 t Anthracnose, bean fly
Faba Bean Pulse Rabi Oct–Nov 120–150 45 × 15 cm 6.0–7.5 350–500 12–22 100–120 kg 2–3 t Chocolate spot, aphid
Lablab (Sem) Pulse Kharif Jun–Jul 110–140 60 × 30 cm 5.5–7.5 300–450 20–30 15–20 kg 1–1.5 t Pod borer, aphid
Cluster Bean (Guar) Pulse Kharif Jun–Jul 90–110 45 × 20 cm 7.0–8.5 250–400 25–35 15–20 kg 1–1.5 t Bacterial blight, jassid
Groundnut Oilseed Kharif Jun–Jul 100–130 30 × 10 cm 6.0–7.0 500–700 25–30 100–120 kg 2–2.5 t Leaf miner, tikka leaf spot
Mustard Oilseed Rabi Oct–Nov 110–140 30 × 10 cm 6.0–7.5 250–400 10–25 4–5 kg 1.5–2 t Aphid, white rust, alternaria
Rapeseed (Toria) Oilseed Rabi Sep–Oct 85–100 30 × 10 cm 6.0–7.5 200–350 10–25 4–5 kg 1–1.5 t Aphid, alternaria blight
Soybean Oilseed Kharif Jun–Jul 90–110 45 × 5 cm 6.0–7.5 450–700 20–30 65–75 kg 2–2.5 t Girdle beetle, yellow mosaic
Sunflower Oilseed Rabi · Zaid Oct–Nov, Jan–Feb 90–110 60 × 30 cm 6.5–8.0 400–600 20–28 8–10 kg 1.5–2 t Head borer, necrosis, downy mildew
Sesame (Til) Oilseed Kharif · Zaid Jun–Jul, Feb–Mar 80–95 30 × 15 cm 5.5–8.0 300–450 25–32 4–5 kg 0.6–1 t Phyllody, leaf webber
Castor Oilseed Kharif Jun–Aug 150–180 90 × 60 cm 5.5–7.5 500–700 20–30 5–8 kg 1.5–2.5 t Semilooper, capsule borer, wilt
Safflower Oilseed Rabi Oct–Nov 120–140 45 × 20 cm 6.0–8.0 250–400 15–25 10–15 kg 1–1.5 t Aphid, wilt, alternaria
Linseed Oilseed Rabi Oct–Nov 110–130 25 × 5 cm 6.0–7.5 250–400 15–25 25–30 kg 1–1.5 t Bud fly, rust, wilt
Niger Oilseed Kharif Jul–Aug 90–110 30 × 10 cm 5.5–7.0 300–450 18–28 5–6 kg 0.4–0.6 t Leaf spot, capsule fly
Cotton Fibre Kharif May–Jun 160–200 90 × 60 cm 6.0–8.0 700–1200 21–30 1.5–2.5 kg (Bt) 2–3 t seed cotton Pink bollworm, whitefly, jassid
Jute Fibre Kharif Mar–May 110–140 25 × 7 cm 6.0–7.5 500–750 24–35 5–8 kg 2.5–3 t fibre Stem rot, semilooper
Mesta (Kenaf) Fibre Kharif Apr–Jun 120–150 30 × 10 cm 6.0–7.5 450–700 22–32 12–15 kg 2–2.5 t fibre Stem rot, spiral borer
Sunn Hemp Fibre Kharif Jun–Jul 100–120 30 × 10 cm 5.5–7.5 350–500 22–32 25–30 kg 1.5–2 t fibre Hairy caterpillar, wilt
Sugarcane Plantation Perennial Oct–Nov, Feb–Mar 300–365 90–120 cm rows 6.5–7.5 1500–2500 20–35 35–40 k setts 80–100 t Early shoot borer, red rot, woolly aphid
Tea Plantation Perennial Jun–Aug (planting) 3–4 yr to pluck 1.2 × 0.75 m 4.5–5.5 2000–2500 18–30 13 k plants 2–3 t made tea Red spider mite, blister blight
Coffee Plantation Perennial Jun–Jul (planting) 3–4 yr to bear 2.5 × 2.5 m 6.0–6.5 1500–2000 15–28 1,600 plants 1–1.5 t clean White stem borer, leaf rust
Rubber Plantation Perennial Jun–Jul (planting) 6–7 yr to tap 4.9 × 4.9 m 4.5–6.0 2000–3000 25–34 420 plants 1.5–2 t dry rubber Abnormal leaf fall, pink disease
Coconut Plantation Perennial Jun–Jul (planting) 5–6 yr to bear 7.5 × 7.5 m 5.5–7.5 1300–2300 20–32 175 palms 80–120 nuts/palm Rhinoceros beetle, red palm weevil, root wilt
Arecanut Plantation Perennial Jun–Jul (planting) 5–7 yr to bear 2.7 × 2.7 m 5.5–7.0 1500–2500 20–32 1,350 palms 2–3 t dry kernel Koleroga, yellow leaf disease
Cashew Plantation Perennial Jun–Jul (planting) 3–4 yr to bear 7.5 × 7.5 m 5.5–7.0 800–1200 20–35 175 plants 1–1.5 t nuts Tea mosquito bug, stem borer
Cocoa Plantation Perennial Jun–Jul (planting) 3–4 yr to bear 2.7 × 2.7 m 5.5–7.0 1500–2000 20–30 1,100 plants 1–1.5 t dry bean Black pod, tea mosquito bug
Oil Palm Plantation Perennial Jun–Sep (planting) 3–4 yr to bear 9 m triangular 5.0–7.0 2000–2500 24–32 143 palms 20–25 t FFB Rhinoceros beetle, bud rot
Tobacco Plantation Rabi Sep–Oct 110–130 90 × 60 cm 5.5–6.5 400–600 20–30 250–300 g 1.5–2.5 t cured Aphid, budworm, black shank
Tomato Vegetable Year-round Jun–Jul, Oct–Nov, Jan–Feb 110–140 60 × 45 cm 6.0–7.0 400–600 20–27 250–400 g 25–40 t Fruit borer, leaf curl virus, early blight
Onion Vegetable Rabi · Kharif Oct–Nov, Jun–Jul 120–150 15 × 10 cm 6.0–7.5 350–550 13–25 8–10 kg 25–35 t Thrips, purple blotch, basal rot
Potato Vegetable Rabi Oct–Nov 90–120 60 × 20 cm 5.5–6.5 450–650 15–22 2.5–3 t tubers 25–35 t Late blight, aphid, tuber moth
Brinjal Vegetable Year-round Jun–Jul, Oct–Nov, Feb–Mar 120–150 60 × 60 cm 5.5–6.8 400–600 22–30 400–500 g 25–35 t Shoot & fruit borer, wilt
Okra (Bhindi) Vegetable Kharif · Zaid Jun–Jul, Feb–Mar 55–70 45 × 30 cm 6.0–6.8 350–500 24–32 8–10 kg 10–15 t Yellow vein mosaic, shoot borer, jassid
Chilli Vegetable Kharif · Rabi Jun–Jul, Oct–Nov 150–180 60 × 45 cm 6.0–7.0 500–700 20–30 1–1.5 kg 2–3 t dry Thrips, leaf curl, anthracnose
Capsicum Vegetable Rabi Sep–Oct 110–130 45 × 30 cm 6.0–6.8 400–600 18–27 750 g–1 kg 20–30 t Thrips, mites, anthracnose
Cabbage Vegetable Rabi Sep–Oct 90–120 45 × 45 cm 6.0–6.5 350–500 15–21 400–500 g 25–35 t Diamondback moth, black rot
Cauliflower Vegetable Rabi Sep–Oct 90–120 45 × 45 cm 6.0–7.0 350–500 15–20 400–500 g 20–30 t Diamondback moth, downy mildew
Broccoli Vegetable Rabi Sep–Oct 90–110 45 × 45 cm 6.0–7.0 350–500 15–20 400–500 g 12–18 t Aphid, diamondback moth
Knol-khol Vegetable Rabi Sep–Oct 60–80 30 × 20 cm 6.0–7.0 300–450 15–22 1–1.5 kg 20–25 t Aphid, black rot
Cucumber Vegetable Zaid · Kharif Feb–Mar, Jun–Jul 50–70 150 × 60 cm 6.0–7.0 350–500 20–30 2–3 kg 15–20 t Downy mildew, fruit fly, red pumpkin beetle
Bottle Gourd Vegetable Zaid · Kharif Feb–Mar, Jun–Jul 60–80 250 × 60 cm 6.0–7.0 400–550 22–32 3–5 kg 20–25 t Fruit fly, downy mildew
Bitter Gourd Vegetable Zaid · Kharif Feb–Mar, Jun–Jul 55–75 150 × 60 cm 6.0–6.7 350–500 24–32 4–5 kg 12–18 t Fruit fly, mosaic virus
Ridge Gourd Vegetable Zaid · Kharif Feb–Mar, Jun–Jul 55–75 200 × 60 cm 6.0–7.0 350–500 24–32 3–4 kg 12–16 t Fruit fly, powdery mildew
Sponge Gourd Vegetable Zaid · Kharif Feb–Mar, Jun–Jul 55–75 200 × 60 cm 6.0–7.0 350–500 24–32 3–4 kg 12–16 t Fruit fly, downy mildew
Ash Gourd Vegetable Kharif Jun–Jul 90–120 250 × 90 cm 6.0–7.0 400–600 24–32 4–6 kg 25–35 t Fruit fly, mosaic
Pumpkin Vegetable Zaid · Kharif Feb–Mar, Jun–Jul 90–120 250 × 60 cm 6.0–7.0 400–600 20–30 4–6 kg 20–30 t Red pumpkin beetle, powdery mildew
Watermelon Vegetable Zaid Jan–Mar 80–100 200 × 60 cm 6.0–7.0 400–600 24–32 2.5–3.5 kg 25–35 t Fruit fly, anthracnose, wilt
Muskmelon Vegetable Zaid Jan–Mar 75–95 150 × 60 cm 6.0–7.0 350–550 24–32 2–2.5 kg 15–25 t Fruit fly, downy mildew
French Bean Vegetable Rabi · Zaid Oct–Nov, Feb 60–80 45 × 15 cm 5.5–6.5 300–450 16–24 60–80 kg 8–12 t Anthracnose, bean fly
Garden Pea Vegetable Rabi Oct–Nov 90–110 30 × 10 cm 6.0–7.5 300–450 13–22 80–100 kg 8–12 t Powdery mildew, pod borer
Radish Vegetable Rabi · Year-round Sep–Jan 40–60 30 × 10 cm 6.0–7.0 250–400 15–25 10–12 kg 20–30 t Aphid, white rust
Carrot Vegetable Rabi Aug–Nov 90–110 30 × 8 cm 6.0–7.0 350–500 15–22 5–6 kg 20–30 t Leaf blight, aphid, nematode
Beetroot Vegetable Rabi Sep–Nov 80–100 30 × 10 cm 6.0–7.5 300–450 15–24 7–8 kg 20–30 t Leaf spot, aphid
Turnip Vegetable Rabi Sep–Nov 55–75 30 × 10 cm 6.0–7.0 250–400 13–22 4–5 kg 20–25 t Aphid, white rust
Spinach (Palak) Vegetable Rabi · Year-round Sep–Feb 35–50 25 × 5 cm 6.0–7.5 200–350 15–25 25–30 kg 12–18 t Leaf spot, aphid
Fenugreek (Methi) Vegetable Rabi Oct–Nov 40–60 25 × 5 cm 6.0–7.5 200–350 15–25 25–30 kg 8–12 t Powdery mildew, aphid
Amaranth (Leafy) Vegetable Year-round Feb–Sep 30–45 20 × 10 cm 6.0–7.5 200–350 22–32 2–3 kg 10–15 t Leaf webber, stem weevil
Lettuce Vegetable Rabi Sep–Nov 60–80 30 × 30 cm 6.0–7.0 250–400 13–20 400–500 g 15–20 t Aphid, downy mildew
Celery Vegetable Rabi Sep–Oct 110–130 40 × 25 cm 6.0–7.0 400–600 15–22 2–3 kg 20–25 t Leaf spot, aphid
Sweet Potato Vegetable Kharif · Rabi Jun–Jul, Oct–Nov 100–130 60 × 20 cm 5.5–6.8 400–600 21–30 35–40 k vines 20–25 t Weevil, leaf curl
Colocasia (Arbi) Vegetable Kharif Jun–Jul 150–180 60 × 45 cm 5.5–7.0 800–1200 21–32 2–2.5 t corms 15–20 t Leaf blight, aphid
Elephant Foot Yam Vegetable Kharif Apr–May 210–240 90 × 90 cm 5.5–7.0 800–1200 25–35 10–12 t corms 30–40 t Collar rot, mosaic
Drumstick (Moringa) Vegetable Perennial Jun–Jul 180–240 2.5 × 2.5 m 6.0–7.5 500–800 25–35 600 g 25–30 t pods Hairy caterpillar, fruit fly
Banana Fruit Perennial Jun–Jul, Feb–Mar 300–365 1.8 × 1.8 m 6.0–7.5 1200–2000 20–35 3,000 suckers 50–70 t Sigatoka, panama wilt, weevil
Mango Fruit Perennial Jul–Aug (planting) 4–5 yr to bear 10 × 10 m 5.5–7.5 700–1000 24–30 100 grafts 8–12 t Hopper, powdery mildew, fruit fly
Papaya Fruit Year-round Feb–Mar, Jun–Jul 270–300 1.8 × 1.8 m 6.0–7.0 1000–1500 22–32 250–300 g 40–60 t Ring spot virus, mealybug
Guava Fruit Perennial Jul–Aug (planting) 2–3 yr to bear 6 × 6 m 6.0–7.5 800–1000 23–30 270 plants 20–25 t Fruit fly, wilt, anthracnose
Sweet Orange Fruit Perennial Jul–Aug (planting) 4–5 yr to bear 6 × 6 m 6.0–7.5 900–1200 20–32 270 plants 20–25 t Citrus canker, leaf miner, psylla
Mandarin (Kinnow) Fruit Perennial Jul–Aug (planting) 4–5 yr to bear 6 × 6 m 6.0–7.5 900–1200 18–30 270 plants 20–30 t Citrus canker, greening, leaf miner
Lemon Fruit Perennial Jul–Aug (planting) 3–4 yr to bear 5 × 5 m 6.0–7.5 800–1100 20–32 400 plants 15–20 t Canker, leaf miner, gummosis
Grapes Fruit Perennial Jan–Feb (planting) 2–3 yr to bear 3 × 2 m 6.5–7.5 600–900 15–35 1,650 vines 20–30 t Downy mildew, powdery mildew, thrips
Pomegranate Fruit Perennial Jul–Aug (planting) 2–3 yr to bear 5 × 5 m 6.5–7.5 600–900 20–35 400 plants 15–20 t Bacterial blight, fruit borer
Apple Fruit Perennial Dec–Jan (planting) 4–6 yr to bear 5 × 5 m 5.5–6.5 800–1200 10–24 400 plants 15–20 t Scab, codling moth, woolly aphid
Pear Fruit Perennial Dec–Jan (planting) 4–6 yr to bear 6 × 6 m 6.0–7.0 800–1100 10–25 270 plants 15–20 t Scab, leaf blight
Peach Fruit Perennial Dec–Jan (planting) 3–4 yr to bear 5 × 5 m 6.0–7.0 700–1000 12–26 400 plants 10–15 t Leaf curl, fruit fly
Plum Fruit Perennial Dec–Jan (planting) 3–4 yr to bear 5 × 5 m 6.0–7.0 700–1000 12–26 400 plants 10–15 t Brown rot, aphid
Litchi Fruit Perennial Jun–Sep (planting) 5–7 yr to bear 8 × 8 m 5.5–7.0 1200–1600 20–35 156 plants 8–12 t Fruit borer, mite, fruit cracking
Sapota (Chikoo) Fruit Perennial Jun–Jul (planting) 4–5 yr to bear 8 × 8 m 6.0–8.0 900–1300 20–32 156 plants 15–20 t Bud borer, leaf spot
Custard Apple Fruit Perennial Jun–Jul (planting) 3–4 yr to bear 5 × 5 m 6.5–7.5 600–800 23–32 400 plants 8–10 t Mealybug, anthracnose
Jackfruit Fruit Perennial Jun–Jul (planting) 5–7 yr to bear 10 × 10 m 6.0–7.5 1000–1500 22–35 100 plants 15–20 t Fruit rot, shoot borer
Pineapple Fruit Perennial Jul–Sep 450–540 60 × 30 cm 5.0–6.0 1000–1500 22–32 43 k suckers 50–60 t Mealybug, heart rot
Ber (Indian Jujube) Fruit Perennial Jul–Aug (planting) 2–3 yr to bear 6 × 6 m 6.0–8.5 400–600 20–35 270 plants 15–20 t Fruit fly, powdery mildew
Amla Fruit Perennial Jul–Aug (planting) 4–5 yr to bear 8 × 8 m 6.0–8.0 600–900 20–35 156 plants 10–15 t Rust, bark eating caterpillar
Fig Fruit Perennial Jun–Jul (planting) 2–3 yr to bear 5 × 5 m 6.0–7.5 600–800 20–32 400 plants 10–15 t Rust, stem borer
Date Palm Fruit Perennial Feb–Mar (planting) 5–7 yr to bear 8 × 8 m 7.0–8.5 1200–1800 25–40 156 palms 10–15 t Graphiola leaf spot, borer
Strawberry Fruit Rabi Sep–Oct 90–120 30 × 30 cm 5.5–6.5 400–600 15–25 55 k runners 10–15 t Grey mould, mite, leaf spot
Kiwi Fruit Perennial Dec–Jan (planting) 4–5 yr to bear 4 × 5 m 5.5–7.0 900–1200 10–25 500 vines 12–18 t Root rot, leaf spot
Avocado Fruit Perennial Jun–Jul (planting) 4–5 yr to bear 8 × 8 m 5.5–6.5 1000–1400 20–30 156 plants 8–12 t Anthracnose, root rot
Dragon Fruit Fruit Perennial Jun–Jul (planting) 18–24 mo to bear 3 × 3 m 5.5–7.0 600–900 20–35 1,100 posts 10–15 t Stem canker, mealybug
Almond Nut Perennial Dec–Jan (planting) 4–5 yr to bear 6 × 6 m 6.0–7.5 700–1000 10–28 270 plants 1.5–2 t Leaf blight, hairy caterpillar
Walnut Nut Perennial Dec–Jan (planting) 6–8 yr to bear 10 × 10 m 6.0–7.5 800–1200 10–25 100 plants 2–3 t Anthracnose, walnut blight
Pecan Nut Perennial Dec–Jan (planting) 6–8 yr to bear 10 × 10 m 6.0–7.0 900–1300 15–30 100 plants 1.5–2.5 t Scab, aphid, shuck decline
Pistachio Nut Perennial Jan–Feb (planting) 6–8 yr to bear 6 × 6 m 7.0–8.0 600–900 15–35 270 plants 1.5–2 t Alternaria blight, twig borer
Hazelnut Nut Perennial Dec–Jan (planting) 4–5 yr to bear 5 × 5 m 6.0–7.0 700–1000 10–24 400 plants 1.5–2 t Blight, filbert weevil
Turmeric Spice Kharif May–Jun 240–270 30 × 20 cm 5.5–7.5 1200–1500 20–30 2–2.5 t rhizome 25–30 t fresh Rhizome rot, leaf spot, shoot borer
Ginger Spice Kharif Apr–May 210–240 25 × 20 cm 5.5–6.5 1300–1800 20–30 1.5–2 t rhizome 15–20 t fresh Soft rot, bacterial wilt
Coriander Spice Rabi Oct–Nov 90–110 30 × 15 cm 6.0–8.0 250–400 15–25 10–15 kg 1–1.5 t Powdery mildew, aphid, wilt
Cumin Spice Rabi Nov–Dec 100–120 30 × 10 cm 6.8–8.3 250–350 15–25 12–15 kg 0.6–0.8 t Wilt, blight, aphid
Fennel Spice Rabi Oct–Nov 140–160 45 × 20 cm 6.5–8.0 350–500 15–25 8–10 kg 1.5–2 t Aphid, blight, wilt
Fenugreek (Seed) Spice Rabi Oct–Nov 120–140 25 × 10 cm 6.0–7.5 250–400 15–25 20–25 kg 1.2–1.8 t Powdery mildew, root rot
Garlic Spice Rabi Oct–Nov 130–160 15 × 10 cm 6.0–7.0 350–500 12–24 500–600 kg cloves 8–12 t Thrips, purple blotch, basal rot
Black Pepper Spice Perennial Jun–Jul (planting) 3–4 yr to bear 3 × 3 m 5.5–6.5 2000–3000 20–32 1,100 vines 2–3 t dry Quick wilt, pollu beetle
Cardamom (Small) Spice Perennial Jun–Jul (planting) 2–3 yr to bear 2 × 2 m 5.0–6.5 1500–2500 15–28 2,500 plants 150–250 kg dry Katte virus, thrips, rot
Cardamom (Large) Spice Perennial Jun–Jul (planting) 3 yr to bear 1.5 × 1.5 m 5.0–6.5 2000–3000 10–25 4,400 plants 200–300 kg dry Chirke, foorkey virus
Clove Spice Perennial Jun–Jul (planting) 6–8 yr to bear 6 × 6 m 5.5–7.0 1500–2500 20–30 270 plants 1–2 kg/tree Leaf rot, seedling wilt
Cinnamon Spice Perennial Jun–Jul (planting) 3–4 yr to harvest 2 × 2 m 5.0–7.0 1500–2500 20–30 2,500 plants 150–200 kg quill Leaf spot, stripe canker
Nutmeg Spice Perennial Jun–Jul (planting) 6–8 yr to bear 8 × 8 m 5.5–7.0 1500–2500 20–32 156 plants 500–1000 fruits/tree Fruit rot, die-back
Ajwain Spice Rabi Oct–Nov 140–160 45 × 20 cm 6.5–8.0 250–400 15–25 3–4 kg 0.8–1.2 t Powdery mildew, aphid
Dill Spice Rabi Oct–Nov 110–130 30 × 15 cm 6.0–7.5 250–400 15–25 8–10 kg 0.8–1 t Aphid, powdery mildew
Tamarind Spice Perennial Jun–Jul (planting) 6–8 yr to bear 10 × 10 m 6.0–8.0 700–1000 22–35 100 plants 150–200 kg/tree Fruit borer, scale
Vanilla Spice Perennial Jun–Jul (planting) 3 yr to bear 2 × 1.5 m 6.0–7.0 1500–2500 21–32 1,600 vines 300–500 kg green Bean rot, stem rot
Marigold Flower Year-round Jun, Sep, Jan 60–90 45 × 30 cm 6.0–7.5 350–500 18–30 1–1.5 kg 15–20 t Leaf spot, thrips, red spider mite
Rose Flower Perennial Sep–Oct (planting) 90–120 to flower 60 × 45 cm 6.0–7.0 600–900 15–28 37 k plants 8–10 lakh blooms Black spot, powdery mildew, thrips
Jasmine Flower Perennial Jun–Jul (planting) 1–2 yr to bear 1.5 × 1.5 m 6.5–7.5 700–1000 20–32 4,400 plants 8–12 t Bud worm, leaf webber, gall mite
Chrysanthemum Flower Rabi Jun–Jul 110–130 30 × 30 cm 6.0–7.0 400–600 15–25 1.1 lakh cuttings 15–20 t Leaf spot, aphid, thrips
Tuberose Flower Kharif Mar–Apr 90–120 30 × 20 cm 6.5–7.5 500–700 20–30 2–2.5 lakh bulbs 15–20 t spikes Aphid, thrips, stem rot
Gladiolus Flower Rabi Sep–Nov 90–120 30 × 20 cm 6.0–7.0 400–600 15–25 2–2.5 lakh corms 2–2.5 lakh spikes Fusarium wilt, thrips
Gerbera Flower Protected Year-round 90–100 to flower 30 × 30 cm 5.5–6.5 Drip fertigation 18–26 60 k plants 200–250 stems/m² Powdery mildew, whitefly, mite
Carnation Flower Protected Year-round 120–150 to flower 15 × 15 cm 6.0–7.0 Drip fertigation 13–22 2.5 lakh plants 250–300 stems/m² Fusarium wilt, thrips, mite
Orchid Flower Protected Year-round 18–24 mo to bear 30 × 30 cm 5.5–6.5 Misting 20–30 40 k plants 4–6 spikes/plant Black rot, scale, thrips
Anthurium Flower Protected Year-round 12–18 mo to bear 30 × 30 cm 5.5–6.5 Misting 18–28 60 k plants 6–8 blooms/plant Bacterial blight, mite
Aloe Vera Medicinal Perennial Jun–Jul 240–300 60 × 45 cm 6.0–8.0 400–600 20–35 25 k suckers 30–40 t leaf Leaf spot, mealybug
Ashwagandha Medicinal Kharif Jun–Jul 150–180 30 × 10 cm 6.5–8.0 300–450 20–32 10–12 kg 0.6–0.8 t root Leaf spot, aphid
Tulsi (Holy Basil) Medicinal Kharif Apr–May 90–110 45 × 45 cm 6.0–7.5 400–600 20–32 300–400 g 10–12 t herb Leaf roller, powdery mildew
Lemongrass Medicinal Perennial Jun–Jul 90 per cut 60 × 45 cm 5.5–7.5 800–1200 20–32 35 k slips 15–20 t herb Leaf blight, rust
Mentha (Menthol Mint) Medicinal Zaid Jan–Feb 110–130 45 × 30 cm 6.0–7.5 600–900 20–30 400–500 kg suckers 100–150 kg oil Leaf spot, hairy caterpillar
Stevia Medicinal Perennial Feb–Mar 90 per cut 45 × 30 cm 6.0–7.5 600–900 18–30 90 k plants 3–4 t dry leaf Leaf spot, wilt
Isabgol (Psyllium) Medicinal Rabi Nov–Dec 110–130 30 × 10 cm 7.0–8.5 250–350 15–25 4–5 kg 0.8–1.2 t Downy mildew, aphid
Senna Medicinal Kharif · Rabi Jul, Oct 110–130 45 × 30 cm 7.0–8.5 250–400 20–35 15–20 kg 1–1.5 t leaf Leaf spot, pod borer
Safed Musli Medicinal Kharif Jun–Jul 180–210 30 × 20 cm 6.0–7.5 600–900 20–32 5–6 q roots 2–2.5 t fresh root Root rot, leaf spot
Vetiver (Khus) Medicinal Perennial Jun–Jul 540–600 60 × 45 cm 5.5–8.0 800–1200 20–35 35 k slips 20–25 kg oil Root borer, leaf blight
Patchouli Medicinal Perennial Jun–Jul 150 per cut 60 × 60 cm 5.5–7.0 1500–2000 22–30 28 k cuttings 40–60 kg oil Leaf blight, wilt, nematode
Berseem Fodder Rabi Oct–Nov 50 per cut Broadcast 6.5–7.5 500–700 15–25 20–25 kg 80–100 t green Root rot, stem rot
Lucerne (Alfalfa) Fodder Perennial Oct–Nov 45 per cut 30 cm rows 6.5–7.5 600–900 15–30 12–15 kg 80–100 t green Wilt, aphid
Napier (Hybrid) Fodder Perennial Jun–Jul 60 per cut 90 × 60 cm 5.5–7.5 1000–1500 25–35 20 k slips 200–250 t green Leaf blight, stem borer
Fodder Maize Fodder Kharif · Zaid Jun–Jul, Feb 60–70 30 × 15 cm 6.0–7.5 400–600 21–30 50–60 kg 40–50 t green Stem borer, leaf blight
Fodder Sorghum Fodder Kharif Jun–Jul 60–75 30 × 10 cm 6.0–7.5 350–500 25–32 35–40 kg 40–50 t green Shoot fly, anthracnose
Fodder Cowpea Fodder Kharif Jun–Jul 55–70 30 × 10 cm 5.5–7.5 300–450 25–35 35–40 kg 25–30 t green Aphid, leaf spot
Oats (Fodder) Fodder Rabi Oct–Nov 60–70 25 cm rows 5.5–7.0 350–500 15–25 80–100 kg 35–45 t green Rust, aphid
Quinoa Cereal Rabi Oct–Nov 90–120 45 × 15 cm 6.0–8.5 300–450 15–25 5–8 kg 1.5–2.5 t Downy mildew, leaf miner
Triticale Cereal Rabi Nov 120–140 22 cm rows 5.5–7.5 400–550 12–25 100–125 kg 4–5 t Rust, aphid
Hull-less Barley Cereal Rabi Nov–Dec 110–130 22 cm rows 6.5–8.0 300–450 12–25 75–100 kg 2.5–3.5 t Aphid, yellow rust
Fonio Cereal Kharif Jun–Jul 70–90 Broadcast 5.0–6.5 400–600 25–32 20–30 kg 0.6–1 t Bird damage, blast
Teff Cereal Kharif Jul 90–120 Broadcast 5.5–7.5 350–500 18–28 8–12 kg 1–1.8 t Lodging, rust
Job's Tears Cereal Kharif Jun–Jul 150–180 45 × 30 cm 5.5–7.0 700–1000 22–30 20–25 kg 2–3 t Smut, stem borer
Wild Rice Cereal Kharif Apr–May 100–120 Broadcast 6.0–7.5 1200–1800 18–28 30–40 kg 0.8–1.5 t Bird damage, brown spot
Spelt Cereal Rabi Oct–Nov 130–150 22 cm rows 6.0–7.5 400–550 12–22 130–160 kg 2.5–3.5 t Rust, loose smut
Einkorn Cereal Rabi Oct–Nov 130–160 22 cm rows 6.0–7.5 350–500 12–22 100–120 kg 1.5–2.5 t Rust, lodging
Emmer Cereal Rabi Oct–Nov 125–150 22 cm rows 6.0–7.5 350–500 12–24 100–125 kg 2–3 t Rust, loose smut
Rye Cereal Rabi Oct–Nov 120–150 20 cm rows 5.0–7.0 350–500 10–22 100–120 kg 2.5–3.5 t Ergot, aphid
Canary Grass Cereal Rabi Nov 110–130 22 cm rows 6.0–7.5 350–500 12–25 25–30 kg 1–1.5 t Aphid, lodging
Popcorn Cereal Kharif · Rabi Jun–Jul, Oct 95–115 60 × 20 cm 5.8–7.0 500–700 21–30 8–10 kg 2.5–3.5 t Fall armyworm, stem borer
Browntop Millet Millet Kharif Jun–Jul 60–75 25 × 10 cm 5.5–7.5 300–450 25–33 8–10 kg 0.8–1.2 t Blast, shoot fly
Japanese Millet Millet Kharif Jun–Jul 60–80 25 × 10 cm 5.5–7.5 350–500 22–32 10–12 kg 1.5–2 t Blast, armyworm
Lathyrus (Khesari) Pulse Rabi Oct–Nov 110–130 30 × 10 cm 6.0–7.5 250–400 10–25 30–40 kg 0.8–1.2 t Downy mildew, aphid
Bambara Groundnut Pulse Kharif Jun–Jul 110–150 30 × 20 cm 5.0–6.5 500–700 20–30 55–75 kg 0.8–1.5 t Leaf spot, aphid
Velvet Bean (Mucuna) Pulse Kharif Jun–Jul 150–180 75 × 30 cm 5.0–6.5 600–900 20–30 20–25 kg 1–1.5 t Pod borer, leaf spot
Sword Bean Pulse Kharif Jun–Jul 120–150 90 × 60 cm 5.5–7.0 500–750 20–30 40–50 kg 1.5–2 t Pod borer, aphid
Winged Bean Pulse Kharif Jun–Jul 120–150 60 × 30 cm 5.5–6.5 800–1200 20–30 30–40 kg 2–3 t Pod borer, leaf spot
Rice Bean Pulse Kharif Jun–Jul 90–120 30 × 10 cm 5.5–7.0 400–600 22–30 20–25 kg 0.8–1.2 t Pod borer, yellow mosaic
Adzuki Bean Pulse Kharif Jun–Jul 90–120 45 × 10 cm 5.5–6.5 400–550 18–28 25–30 kg 1–1.5 t Pod borer, root rot
Lima Bean Pulse Kharif Jun–Jul 90–120 60 × 30 cm 6.0–7.0 450–650 18–27 40–50 kg 1–1.5 t Pod borer, downy mildew
Grass Pea Pulse Rabi Oct–Nov 110–130 30 × 10 cm 6.0–7.5 250–400 10–25 30–40 kg 0.8–1.2 t Downy mildew, aphid
Broad Bean Pulse Rabi Oct–Nov 100–130 45 × 20 cm 6.0–7.5 350–500 10–22 100–120 kg 1.5–2.5 t Chocolate spot, aphid
Scarlet Runner Bean Pulse Rabi Sep–Oct 90–110 75 × 25 cm 6.0–7.0 400–600 14–24 60–70 kg 2–3 t Anthracnose, aphid
Tepary Bean Pulse Kharif Jun–Jul 70–95 45 × 10 cm 6.0–7.8 200–350 20–32 25–30 kg 0.7–1.2 t Bacterial blight, leafhopper
Yam Bean Pulse Kharif Jun–Jul 150–180 60 × 25 cm 5.5–7.0 700–1000 20–30 20–25 kg 20–30 t Root rot, leaf spot
Jack Bean Pulse Kharif Jun–Jul 120–150 90 × 45 cm 5.0–7.0 500–750 20–30 45–55 kg 1.5–2 t Pod borer, leaf spot
Pinto Bean Pulse Rabi Oct–Nov 90–110 45 × 10 cm 6.0–7.0 400–550 16–26 60–70 kg 1.5–2 t Anthracnose, rust
Navy Bean Pulse Rabi Oct–Nov 85–100 45 × 8 cm 6.0–7.0 400–550 16–26 60–70 kg 1.5–2 t Halo blight, rust
Lupin Pulse Rabi Oct–Nov 120–150 30 × 10 cm 5.0–6.5 350–500 10–22 100–130 kg 1.5–2.5 t Anthracnose, brown spot
Black-eyed Pea Pulse Kharif Jun–Jul 75–90 45 × 15 cm 6.0–7.5 400–600 22–32 20–25 kg 1–1.5 t Pod borer, aphid
Yardlong Bean Vegetable Kharif Jun–Jul 60–80 60 × 30 cm 5.5–7.0 500–700 22–32 12–15 kg 10–14 t Pod borer, aphid
Paprika Vegetable Kharif · Rabi Jun–Jul, Oct 150–180 60 × 45 cm 6.0–7.0 600–800 18–30 1–1.5 kg 2–3 t Thrips, anthracnose
Summer Squash Vegetable Kharif · Zaid Feb–Mar, Jun 45–60 120 × 60 cm 5.8–7.0 400–600 18–30 4–5 kg 15–25 t Fruit fly, powdery mildew
Winter Squash Vegetable Kharif Jun–Jul 90–120 200 × 100 cm 5.8–7.0 500–700 18–30 3–4 kg 20–30 t Fruit fly, downy mildew
Zucchini Vegetable Zaid · Rabi Feb–Mar, Oct 45–60 120 × 60 cm 6.0–7.0 400–600 18–28 4–5 kg 20–30 t Powdery mildew, fruit fly
Spiny Gourd Vegetable Kharif Jun–Jul 90–110 150 × 100 cm 5.5–7.0 600–900 22–32 Tubers 6–10 t Fruit fly, mosaic
Salsify Vegetable Rabi Sep–Oct 120–150 30 × 8 cm 6.0–7.5 350–500 10–24 8–10 kg 12–18 t Carrot fly, white blister
Celeriac Vegetable Rabi Sep–Oct 110–140 40 × 30 cm 6.0–7.0 500–700 12–22 0.3–0.5 kg 25–35 t Leaf spot, celery fly
Parsnip Vegetable Rabi Sep–Oct 120–160 40 × 10 cm 6.0–7.5 400–550 8–20 4–5 kg 20–30 t Canker, carrot fly
Arracacha Vegetable Perennial Jun–Jul 10–12 mo 80 × 50 cm 5.5–6.5 800–1200 15–22 Offsets 15–25 t Root rot, leaf spot
Oca Vegetable Rabi Sep–Oct 180–240 60 × 30 cm 5.5–6.5 600–800 10–22 1500–2000 kg 15–25 t Weevil, virus
Mashua Vegetable Rabi Sep–Oct 180–240 70 × 40 cm 5.3–7.5 700–1000 10–20 1200–1600 kg 20–30 t Nematode, virus
Arrowroot Vegetable Kharif May–Jun 10–11 mo 30 × 25 cm 5.5–6.5 1200–1800 20–30 1500–2000 kg 15–25 t Leaf spot, rot
Chinese Potato Vegetable Kharif Jun–Jul 150–180 30 × 15 cm 5.5–7.0 700–1000 20–30 1000–1200 kg 15–20 t Nematode, leaf spot
Daikon Vegetable Rabi Sep–Nov 55–70 45 × 15 cm 5.8–6.8 300–450 10–25 8–10 kg 30–45 t Aphid, club root
Horseradish Vegetable Perennial Feb–Mar 8–10 mo 60 × 40 cm 6.0–7.5 500–700 10–24 Root sets 8–12 t White rust, flea beetle
Swede Vegetable Rabi Sep–Oct 90–120 45 × 20 cm 5.5–7.0 350–500 8–20 2–3 kg 35–50 t Club root, flea beetle
Scorzonera Vegetable Rabi Sep–Oct 150–180 30 × 8 cm 6.0–7.5 350–500 10–22 10–12 kg 12–18 t White blister, aphid
Shallot Vegetable Rabi Oct–Nov 90–110 20 × 10 cm 6.0–7.0 350–500 13–24 800–1000 kg 12–18 t Thrips, purple blotch
Leek Vegetable Rabi Sep–Oct 120–150 40 × 15 cm 6.0–7.0 450–650 10–24 4–6 kg 25–35 t Thrips, rust
Spring Onion Vegetable Rabi · Zaid Sep–Oct, Feb 60–80 20 × 8 cm 6.0–7.0 300–450 13–25 8–10 kg 15–20 t Thrips, downy mildew
Elephant Garlic Vegetable Rabi Oct–Nov 150–180 30 × 20 cm 6.0–7.0 400–550 12–24 1200–1500 kg 10–15 t White rot, thrips
Brussels Sprout Vegetable Rabi Aug–Sep 120–150 60 × 45 cm 6.0–7.0 500–700 7–20 0.4–0.5 kg 12–18 t Aphid, club root
Collard Greens Vegetable Rabi Sep–Oct 70–90 60 × 45 cm 6.0–7.5 400–600 10–24 0.4–0.5 kg 20–30 t Aphid, diamondback moth
Bok Choy Vegetable Rabi Sep–Nov 45–60 30 × 20 cm 6.0–7.0 350–500 13–24 0.4–0.6 kg 20–30 t Flea beetle, downy mildew
Swiss Chard Vegetable Rabi Sep–Oct 55–70 40 × 25 cm 6.0–7.5 400–600 10–24 6–8 kg 25–35 t Leaf spot, aphid
Endive Vegetable Rabi Sep–Oct 80–100 30 × 25 cm 6.0–7.0 350–500 10–22 0.8–1 kg 18–25 t Aphid, tip burn
Escarole Vegetable Rabi Sep–Oct 80–100 35 × 30 cm 6.0–7.0 350–500 10–22 0.8–1 kg 18–25 t Aphid, downy mildew
Arugula Vegetable Rabi Sep–Nov 30–45 20 × 8 cm 6.0–7.0 250–400 10–22 4–6 kg 8–12 t Flea beetle, downy mildew
Purslane Vegetable Kharif Jun–Jul 30–45 20 × 10 cm 5.5–7.5 250–400 20–32 3–4 kg 10–15 t Aphid, leaf miner
Sorrel Vegetable Rabi Sep–Oct 60–80 30 × 20 cm 5.5–6.8 350–500 10–24 3–4 kg 12–18 t Leaf spot, aphid
Basella (Malabar Spinach) Vegetable Kharif Jun–Jul 55–70 60 × 45 cm 5.5–7.0 600–900 22–32 5–7 kg 25–35 t Leaf spot, nematode
Chinese Cabbage Vegetable Rabi Sep–Oct 60–80 45 × 35 cm 6.0–7.0 400–550 13–22 0.4–0.5 kg 35–50 t Aphid, soft rot
Tatsoi Vegetable Rabi Sep–Nov 40–50 25 × 20 cm 6.0–7.0 300–450 10–22 0.4–0.6 kg 15–22 t Flea beetle, aphid
Mizuna Vegetable Rabi Sep–Nov 35–50 25 × 20 cm 6.0–7.0 300–450 10–22 0.4–0.6 kg 15–22 t Flea beetle, downy mildew
Komatsuna Vegetable Rabi Sep–Nov 35–50 25 × 15 cm 6.0–7.5 300–450 10–24 0.5–0.7 kg 18–25 t Flea beetle, aphid
Radicchio Vegetable Rabi Sep–Oct 80–100 35 × 30 cm 6.0–7.0 350–500 10–20 0.5–0.7 kg 15–22 t Tip burn, aphid
Chicory Vegetable Rabi Sep–Oct 110–140 45 × 15 cm 6.0–7.5 350–500 10–22 3–4 kg 25–35 t Leaf spot, aphid
Bathua (Chenopodium) Vegetable Rabi Oct–Nov 45–60 30 × 10 cm 6.0–7.8 250–400 10–25 3–4 kg 10–15 t Leaf miner, aphid
Gai Lan Vegetable Rabi Sep–Nov 55–70 35 × 25 cm 6.0–7.0 350–500 13–24 0.5–0.7 kg 15–22 t Flea beetle, aphid
Broccoli Rabe Vegetable Rabi Sep–Oct 45–60 30 × 20 cm 6.0–7.0 350–500 10–22 0.6–0.8 kg 12–18 t Aphid, downy mildew
Asparagus Vegetable Perennial Feb–Mar 2–3 yr 150 × 40 cm 6.5–7.5 500–700 15–25 Crowns 4–6 t Rust, asparagus beetle
Globe Artichoke Vegetable Rabi Aug–Sep 150–180 100 × 75 cm 6.5–7.5 600–800 12–24 Suckers 8–12 t Aphid, powdery mildew
Sweet Corn Vegetable Kharif · Rabi Jun–Jul, Oct–Nov 70–85 60 × 20 cm 5.8–7.0 500–700 21–30 8–9 kg 8–12 t Fall armyworm, corn earworm
Baby Corn Vegetable Year-round Any 50–60 45 × 20 cm 5.8–7.0 450–600 21–30 20–25 kg 1.5–2 t Fall armyworm, stem borer
Snake Gourd Vegetable Kharif · Zaid Jun–Jul, Feb 70–90 200 × 100 cm 6.0–7.0 600–900 22–32 4–5 kg 15–22 t Fruit fly, downy mildew
Ivy Gourd Vegetable Perennial Jun–Jul 4–6 mo 200 × 150 cm 5.5–7.0 700–1000 22–35 Cuttings 20–30 t Fruit fly, mosaic
Pointed Gourd Vegetable Kharif Jun–Jul 4–5 mo 200 × 100 cm 6.0–7.5 700–1000 22–35 Vine cuttings 15–25 t Fruit fly, leaf spot
Chayote Vegetable Kharif Jun–Jul 100–130 300 × 300 cm 5.5–6.8 900–1400 15–28 Whole fruit 30–50 t Fruit fly, powdery mildew
Tinda Vegetable Zaid · Kharif Feb–Mar, Jun 60–75 150 × 60 cm 6.0–7.5 400–600 22–35 5–6 kg 10–15 t Fruit fly, red pumpkin beetle
Cassava (Tapioca) Vegetable Kharif May–Jun 9–11 mo 90 × 90 cm 5.5–7.0 1000–1500 25–35 Stem cuttings 25–40 t Mosaic virus, mealybug
Yam (Dioscorea) Vegetable Kharif Apr–May 8–10 mo 90 × 60 cm 5.5–6.5 1200–1800 25–32 2000–2500 kg 20–30 t Anthracnose, nematode
Taro Vegetable Kharif Jun–Jul 6–8 mo 45 × 30 cm 5.5–7.0 1200–1800 21–32 1200–1500 kg 15–25 t Leaf blight, corm rot
Jerusalem Artichoke Vegetable Rabi Sep–Oct 120–150 75 × 30 cm 5.8–7.5 400–600 10–26 1200–1500 kg 25–40 t Sclerotinia, aphid
Kohlrabi Vegetable Rabi Sep–Oct 60–80 45 × 20 cm 6.0–7.0 350–500 10–24 1–1.5 kg 20–30 t Aphid, club root
Kale Vegetable Rabi Sep–Oct 70–95 60 × 40 cm 6.0–7.5 400–600 7–24 0.4–0.5 kg 20–30 t Aphid, diamondback moth
Mustard Greens Vegetable Rabi Sep–Nov 40–55 30 × 15 cm 6.0–7.5 300–450 10–25 4–5 kg 15–22 t Aphid, white rust
Bamboo Shoot Vegetable Kharif Jun–Jul 3–4 yr 5 × 5 m 5.5–7.0 1200–2000 20–35 Rhizomes 8–15 t Shoot borer, mealybug
Camelina Oilseed Rabi Oct–Nov 85–100 20 cm rows 6.0–7.5 250–400 10–22 5–7 kg 1–1.5 t Flea beetle, downy mildew
Perilla Oilseed Kharif Jun–Jul 110–140 45 × 20 cm 5.5–7.0 500–700 18–28 4–6 kg 0.8–1.2 t Leaf spot, aphid
Chia Oilseed Rabi Oct–Nov 110–140 45 × 20 cm 6.0–8.0 300–450 15–28 5–6 kg 0.6–1 t Aphid, root rot
Hempseed Oilseed Kharif Jun–Jul 100–120 30 × 10 cm 6.0–7.5 400–600 15–27 30–40 kg 1–1.5 t Grey mould, borer
Taramira Oilseed Rabi Oct–Nov 110–130 30 × 10 cm 6.0–8.0 200–350 10–25 5–6 kg 0.8–1.2 t Aphid, white rust
Jojoba Oilseed Perennial Jul–Aug 3–4 yr 4 × 4 m 6.0–8.0 300–500 20–35 Nursery 1.5–3 t Root rot, scale
Peanut Oilseed Kharif Jun–Jul 100–130 30 × 10 cm 6.0–7.0 500–700 25–32 100–120 kg 2–3 t Leaf miner, tikka leaf spot
Olive Oilseed Perennial Jul–Aug 4–6 yr 6 × 6 m 6.0–8.0 400–700 15–35 Nursery 4–8 t Olive fly, peacock spot
Jatropha Oilseed Perennial Jun–Jul 3–4 yr 2 × 2 m 6.0–8.5 400–800 20–38 Cuttings 2–4 t Scale, collar rot
Karanj (Pongamia) Oilseed Perennial Jun–Jul 5–7 yr 5 × 5 m 6.5–8.5 500–1000 20–38 Nursery 3–6 t Leaf webber, gall
Mahua Oilseed Perennial Jun–Jul 8–12 yr 10 × 10 m 6.0–7.5 600–1200 20–40 Nursery 2–4 t Leaf caterpillar, borer
Tamarillo Fruit Perennial Jun–Jul 18–24 mo 3 × 2 m 5.8–7.0 800–1200 15–25 Nursery 15–20 t Powdery mildew, aphid
Naranjilla Fruit Perennial Jun–Jul 10–14 mo 2.5 × 2 m 5.5–6.5 1000–1500 17–24 Nursery 10–15 t Nematode, fusarium
Pepino Fruit Perennial Sep–Oct 4–6 mo 1 × 0.8 m 6.0–7.0 500–750 15–25 Nursery 25–40 t Aphid, virus
Ground Cherry Fruit Kharif Jun–Jul 70–90 90 × 60 cm 5.5–7.0 400–600 18–30 0.4–0.6 kg 8–12 t Flea beetle, leaf spot
Goji Berry Fruit Perennial Feb–Mar 2–3 yr 2 × 1.5 m 6.8–8.1 400–600 10–30 Nursery 6–10 t Gall mite, aphid
Honeydew Fruit Zaid Feb–Mar 80–100 150 × 60 cm 6.0–7.0 400–600 22–32 1–1.5 kg 18–25 t Fruit fly, powdery mildew
Horned Melon Fruit Kharif Jun–Jul 90–120 150 × 60 cm 6.0–7.0 400–600 20–30 2–3 kg 10–15 t Fruit fly, aphid
Longan Fruit Perennial Jul–Aug 4–6 yr 8 × 8 m 5.5–6.5 1200–1600 20–33 Nursery 8–12 t Fruit borer, litchi mite
Rambutan Fruit Perennial Jun–Jul 5–6 yr 10 × 10 m 4.5–6.5 1500–2500 22–32 Nursery 10–15 t Fruit borer, mealybug
Mangosteen Fruit Perennial Jun–Jul 8–10 yr 8 × 8 m 5.0–6.5 1500–2500 25–35 Nursery 6–10 t Gamboge, thrips
Durian Fruit Perennial Jun–Jul 6–8 yr 10 × 10 m 5.5–6.5 1500–2500 24–32 Nursery 10–15 t Phytophthora, fruit borer
Breadfruit Fruit Perennial Jun–Jul 4–6 yr 10 × 10 m 6.0–7.0 1500–2500 21–32 Root cuttings 15–25 t Fruit fly, mealybug
Soursop Fruit Perennial Jun–Jul 3–4 yr 6 × 6 m 5.5–6.5 1000–1500 22–32 Nursery 8–12 t Fruit borer, anthracnose
Cherimoya Fruit Perennial Jun–Jul 3–5 yr 6 × 6 m 6.5–7.6 800–1200 13–25 Nursery 8–12 t Fruit borer, mealybug
Atemoya Fruit Perennial Jun–Jul 3–4 yr 6 × 5 m 6.0–7.5 900–1300 18–30 Nursery 8–14 t Fruit borer, anthracnose
Bilimbi Fruit Perennial Jun–Jul 3–4 yr 6 × 6 m 5.5–7.0 1200–1800 22–32 Nursery 15–25 t Fruit fly, leaf spot
Kokum Fruit Perennial Jun–Jul 6–8 yr 6 × 6 m 5.5–6.5 1500–2500 20–32 Nursery 4–8 t Leaf spot, mealybug
Rose Apple Fruit Perennial Jun–Jul 3–4 yr 7 × 7 m 5.5–7.0 1000–1500 20–32 Nursery 10–18 t Fruit fly, leaf spot
Feijoa Fruit Perennial Jul–Aug 3–4 yr 5 × 4 m 5.5–7.0 700–1000 10–25 Nursery 10–15 t Fruit fly, scale
Plantain Fruit Perennial Jun–Jul 12–14 mo 2 × 2 m 6.0–7.5 1500–2000 20–32 Suckers 30–45 t Sigatoka, weevil
Salak Fruit Perennial Jun–Jul 4–5 yr 3 × 3 m 5.5–7.0 1500–2500 22–32 Nursery 10–15 t Fruit rot, mealybug
Langsat Fruit Perennial Jun–Jul 8–12 yr 8 × 8 m 5.5–6.5 1500–2500 22–32 Nursery 8–12 t Fruit borer, leaf spot
Santol Fruit Perennial Jun–Jul 5–7 yr 8 × 8 m 5.5–7.0 1200–2000 22–32 Nursery 15–25 t Fruit fly, scale
Black Sapote Fruit Perennial Jun–Jul 4–6 yr 8 × 8 m 6.0–7.5 1000–1500 20–32 Nursery 10–18 t Fruit fly, scale
White Sapote Fruit Perennial Jun–Jul 4–6 yr 8 × 8 m 5.5–7.5 800–1200 15–28 Nursery 10–15 t Fruit fly, scale
Mamey Sapote Fruit Perennial Jun–Jul 6–8 yr 10 × 10 m 6.0–7.5 1200–1800 22–32 Nursery 10–15 t Fruit fly, anthracnose
Canistel Fruit Perennial Jun–Jul 3–5 yr 7 × 7 m 5.5–7.5 1000–1500 20–32 Nursery 10–15 t Fruit fly, scale
Lucuma Fruit Perennial Jun–Jul 4–6 yr 7 × 7 m 6.0–7.5 800–1200 15–26 Nursery 8–14 t Fruit fly, scale
Star Apple Fruit Perennial Jun–Jul 5–7 yr 9 × 9 m 5.5–7.5 1200–1800 22–32 Nursery 10–18 t Fruit fly, mealybug
Sugar Apple Fruit Perennial Jun–Jul 3–4 yr 5 × 5 m 6.0–7.5 700–1000 20–32 Nursery 6–10 t Mealybug, fruit borer
Quince Fruit Perennial Jan–Feb 3–4 yr 5 × 4 m 6.0–7.5 600–900 10–24 Nursery 12–18 t Fire blight, codling moth
Medlar Fruit Perennial Jan–Feb 4–5 yr 5 × 5 m 6.0–7.5 600–900 8–24 Nursery 8–12 t Leaf spot, aphid
Loquat Fruit Perennial Jul–Aug 3–4 yr 6 × 6 m 6.0–7.5 700–1000 15–30 Nursery 10–15 t Fruit fly, pear blight
Nectarine Fruit Perennial Jan–Feb 3–4 yr 5 × 4 m 6.0–7.0 600–900 10–28 Nursery 10–15 t Leaf curl, fruit fly
Sea Buckthorn Fruit Perennial Feb–Mar 3–4 yr 3 × 2 m 6.0–7.5 400–600 5–25 Nursery 4–8 t Fusarium, moth
Jujube Fruit Perennial Jul–Aug 3–4 yr 6 × 6 m 6.0–8.0 400–600 15–35 Nursery 10–15 t Fruit fly, powdery mildew
Passion Fruit Fruit Perennial Jun–Jul 10–14 mo 300 × 300 cm 6.0–7.0 900–1400 20–30 Nursery 12–20 t Fruit fly, woodiness virus
Star Fruit (Carambola) Fruit Perennial Jun–Jul 3–4 yr 6 × 6 m 5.5–6.5 1200–1800 22–32 Nursery 15–25 t Fruit fly, anthracnose
Lychee Fruit Perennial Jul–Aug 5–7 yr 8 × 8 m 5.0–7.0 1200–1800 20–35 Air layers 8–12 t Litchi mite, fruit borer
Jamun Fruit Perennial Jul–Aug 6–8 yr 10 × 10 m 6.0–8.0 900–1500 20–38 Nursery 10–18 t Fruit fly, leaf spot
Bael Fruit Perennial Jul–Aug 5–7 yr 8 × 8 m 6.0–8.0 600–1000 20–38 Nursery 10–15 t Fruit canker, borer
Wood Apple Fruit Perennial Jul–Aug 7–10 yr 8 × 8 m 6.0–8.0 500–1000 20–40 Nursery 8–12 t Fruit borer, leaf spot
Apricot Fruit Perennial Jan–Feb 3–4 yr 6 × 6 m 6.0–7.5 500–800 5–28 Nursery 8–14 t Shot hole, aphid
Cherry Fruit Perennial Jan–Feb 4–5 yr 6 × 6 m 6.0–7.5 600–900 5–25 Nursery 6–10 t Fruit fly, brown rot
Persimmon Fruit Perennial Jan–Feb 4–6 yr 6 × 6 m 6.0–7.5 700–1000 10–30 Nursery 10–18 t Fruit fly, leaf spot
Mulberry Fruit Perennial Jun–Jul 1–2 yr 2 × 2 m 6.0–7.5 700–1200 18–35 Cuttings 20–30 t leaf Leaf spot, root knot
Chives Herb Perennial Sep–Oct 70–90 25 × 15 cm 6.0–7.0 350–500 12–24 4–6 kg 8–12 t Thrips, rust
Basil Herb Kharif · Zaid Feb–Mar, Jun 60–80 45 × 30 cm 5.5–7.0 400–600 18–30 2–3 kg 15–25 t Downy mildew, aphid
Thai Basil Herb Kharif Jun–Jul 60–80 45 × 30 cm 5.5–7.0 450–650 20–32 2–3 kg 15–22 t Downy mildew, whitefly
Oregano Herb Perennial Feb–Mar 90–120 45 × 30 cm 6.0–8.0 350–500 15–28 1–2 kg 6–10 t Root rot, spider mite
Thyme Herb Perennial Feb–Mar 90–120 40 × 25 cm 6.0–8.0 300–450 15–28 1–2 kg 5–8 t Root rot, spider mite
Rosemary Herb Perennial Feb–Mar 2–3 yr 90 × 60 cm 6.0–7.5 300–450 15–28 Cuttings 6–10 t Root rot, scale
Sage Herb Perennial Feb–Mar 90–150 60 × 40 cm 6.0–7.5 350–500 15–28 2–3 kg 6–9 t Powdery mildew, root rot
Marjoram Herb Perennial Feb–Mar 90–120 40 × 25 cm 6.5–8.0 350–500 15–28 1–2 kg 5–8 t Root rot, aphid
Savory Herb Rabi Sep–Oct 80–100 35 × 20 cm 6.0–7.5 300–450 15–26 2–3 kg 5–8 t Root rot, aphid
Pandan Herb Perennial Jun–Jul 12–18 mo 150 × 100 cm 5.5–6.5 1200–1800 22–32 Suckers 10–15 t Leaf spot, mealybug
Kaffir Lime Leaf Herb Perennial Jun–Jul 2–3 yr 4 × 4 m 5.5–7.0 900–1200 20–32 Nursery 6–10 t Leaf miner, canker
Tarragon Herb Perennial Feb–Mar 90–120 45 × 30 cm 6.0–7.5 350–500 13–24 Cuttings 5–8 t Root rot, rust
Lovage Herb Perennial Sep–Oct 120–150 60 × 45 cm 6.0–7.5 450–650 10–24 2–3 kg 10–15 t Leaf miner, aphid
Angelica Herb Perennial Sep–Oct 2 yr 90 × 60 cm 6.0–7.0 500–700 10–22 3–4 kg 8–12 t Leaf spot, aphid
Chervil Herb Rabi Sep–Nov 40–60 25 × 15 cm 6.0–7.0 300–450 10–20 3–4 kg 8–12 t Aphid, downy mildew
Parsley Herb Rabi Sep–Oct 70–90 30 × 15 cm 6.0–7.0 400–550 10–24 3–4 kg 12–18 t Leaf spot, aphid
Mint Leaf Herb Perennial Feb–Mar 90–120 45 × 30 cm 6.0–7.5 700–1000 20–30 Suckers 20–30 t Rust, leaf spot
Curry Leaf Herb Perennial Jun–Jul 18–24 mo 150 × 150 cm 6.0–7.5 700–1100 20–35 Nursery 10–15 t Psyllid, leaf spot
Watercress Aquatic Perennial Sep–Oct 50–70 20 × 15 cm 6.5–7.5 Flowing water 10–20 Cuttings 20–30 t Leaf spot, aphid
Water Spinach Aquatic Kharif Jun–Jul 40–60 30 × 20 cm 5.5–7.0 Flooded 22–32 Cuttings 25–40 t Leaf beetle, white rust
Water Lily Aquatic Perennial Mar–Apr 3–4 mo 150 × 150 cm 6.0–7.5 Ponded 18–32 Rhizomes Ornamental Aphid, leaf spot
Makhana (Foxnut) Aquatic Kharif Dec–Feb 150–180 125 × 125 cm 6.0–7.5 Ponded 60–90 cm 20–35 80–100 kg 1.5–2.5 t Leaf spot, aphid
Water Chestnut Aquatic Kharif Jun–Jul 150–180 150 × 150 cm 6.5–7.5 Ponded 50–100 cm 20–32 150–200 kg 6–10 t Leaf beetle, aphid
Lotus Root Aquatic Kharif Mar–Apr 150–210 200 × 150 cm 6.0–7.5 Ponded 40–80 cm 20–32 Rhizomes 15–25 t Leaf spot, aphid
Arrowhead Aquatic Kharif Apr–May 120–150 45 × 45 cm 6.0–7.5 Ponded 15–30 cm 18–30 Corms 8–12 t Leaf beetle, rot
Cattail Aquatic Perennial Mar–Apr 12–18 mo 60 × 60 cm 5.5–7.5 Marshy 15–32 Rhizomes 20–30 t Borer, leaf spot
Giant Swamp Taro Aquatic Perennial Jun–Jul 18–24 mo 150 × 150 cm 5.5–7.0 Marshy 22–32 Suckers 20–35 t Leaf blight, corm rot
Lotus Aquatic Kharif Mar–Apr 5–7 mo 200 × 150 cm 6.0–7.5 Ponded 40–80 cm 20–32 Rhizomes 2–3 lakh blooms Leaf spot, aphid
Chestnut Nut Perennial Jan–Feb 5–7 yr 10 × 10 m 5.0–6.5 800–1200 10–24 Nursery 2–3 t Blight, weevil
Macadamia Nut Perennial Jun–Jul 5–7 yr 8 × 6 m 5.0–6.5 1000–1500 16–30 Nursery 2.5–4 t Nut borer, husk spot
Grapefruit Citrus Perennial Jul–Aug 3–4 yr 6 × 6 m 5.5–7.5 900–1200 15–35 Nursery 20–30 t Citrus canker, leaf miner
Pomelo Citrus Perennial Jul–Aug 4–5 yr 8 × 8 m 5.5–7.0 1000–1400 18–35 Nursery 20–30 t Citrus canker, fruit fly
Citron Citrus Perennial Jul–Aug 3–4 yr 5 × 5 m 5.5–7.5 800–1100 18–32 Nursery 15–25 t Canker, leaf miner
Kumquat Citrus Perennial Jul–Aug 3–4 yr 3 × 3 m 5.5–6.5 700–1000 12–30 Nursery 8–14 t Leaf miner, scale
Rangpur Lime Citrus Perennial Jul–Aug 3–4 yr 5 × 5 m 5.5–7.5 800–1100 18–35 Nursery 20–28 t Canker, tristeza
Sweet Lime (Mosambi) Citrus Perennial Jul–Aug 3–4 yr 6 × 6 m 5.5–7.5 900–1200 18–35 Nursery 20–30 t Canker, leaf miner
Bergamot Citrus Perennial Jul–Aug 3–4 yr 5 × 5 m 5.5–7.0 800–1100 15–30 Nursery 12–20 t Canker, scale
Yuzu Citrus Perennial Jul–Aug 4–6 yr 5 × 5 m 5.5–6.5 900–1300 5–28 Nursery 10–18 t Canker, scab
Calamondin Citrus Perennial Jul–Aug 2–3 yr 4 × 4 m 5.5–6.5 800–1100 18–32 Nursery 12–20 t Leaf miner, scale
Finger Lime Citrus Perennial Jul–Aug 4–5 yr 4 × 3 m 5.5–6.5 700–1000 12–32 Nursery 5–10 t Scale, canker
Acid Lime Citrus Perennial Jul–Aug 3–4 yr 5 × 5 m 5.5–7.5 800–1200 20–38 Nursery 15–25 t Canker, leaf miner
Kaffir Lime Citrus Perennial Jul–Aug 3–4 yr 4 × 4 m 5.5–7.0 900–1300 20–32 Nursery 10–15 t Leaf miner, canker
Raspberry Berry Perennial Jan–Feb 2 yr 250 × 50 cm 5.5–6.5 700–1000 10–24 Canes 6–10 t Cane blight, spider mite
Blackberry Berry Perennial Jan–Feb 2 yr 250 × 100 cm 5.5–7.0 700–1000 10–26 Canes 8–14 t Cane blight, fruit fly
Blueberry Berry Perennial Jan–Feb 3–4 yr 300 × 120 cm 4.0–5.5 800–1100 5–25 Nursery 6–10 t Mummy berry, fruit fly
Cranberry Berry Perennial Apr–May 3–4 yr 30 × 30 cm 4.0–5.5 Flooded beds 5–22 Cuttings 15–25 t Fruit rot, fireworm
Gooseberry Berry Perennial Jan–Feb 2–3 yr 180 × 150 cm 5.5–7.0 600–900 5–24 Nursery 6–10 t Powdery mildew, sawfly
Blackcurrant Berry Perennial Jan–Feb 2–3 yr 180 × 120 cm 6.0–6.8 600–900 5–24 Nursery 5–9 t Gall mite, leaf spot
Redcurrant Berry Perennial Jan–Feb 2–3 yr 180 × 120 cm 6.0–7.0 600–900 5–24 Nursery 5–8 t Aphid, leaf spot
Elderberry Berry Perennial Jan–Feb 2–3 yr 300 × 180 cm 5.5–7.5 700–1000 5–26 Cuttings 8–14 t Aphid, borer
Boysenberry Berry Perennial Jan–Feb 2 yr 250 × 150 cm 5.5–7.0 700–1000 10–26 Canes 8–12 t Cane blight, fruit fly
Loganberry Berry Perennial Jan–Feb 2 yr 250 × 150 cm 5.5–7.0 700–1000 10–26 Canes 7–11 t Cane blight, aphid
Cape Gooseberry Berry Kharif Jun–Jul 150–180 90 × 60 cm 5.5–7.5 500–750 13–28 0.3–0.5 kg 12–20 t Fruit borer, leaf spot
Anise Spice Rabi Oct–Nov 110–130 30 × 15 cm 6.0–7.5 300–450 12–25 8–10 kg 0.7–1 t Aphid, blight
Star Anise Spice Perennial Jun–Jul 6–8 yr 6 × 6 m 5.5–6.5 1500–2500 15–28 Nursery 1.5–3 t Leaf spot, borer
Celery Seed Spice Rabi Sep–Oct 140–170 45 × 25 cm 6.0–7.0 500–700 12–22 1–2 kg 0.8–1.2 t Leaf spot, aphid
Nigella (Kalonji) Spice Rabi Oct–Nov 130–150 30 × 10 cm 6.0–7.5 250–400 10–25 8–10 kg 0.6–1 t Aphid, root rot
Caraway Spice Rabi Oct–Nov 150–180 30 × 15 cm 6.0–7.5 300–450 8–22 8–10 kg 0.6–1 t Aphid, blight
Long Pepper (Pippali) Spice Perennial Jun–Jul 2–3 yr 150 × 60 cm 5.5–7.0 1500–2500 20–32 Cuttings 0.8–1.5 t Leaf spot, mealybug
Cubeb Spice Perennial Jun–Jul 3–4 yr 250 × 250 cm 5.5–6.5 1800–2500 20–30 Cuttings 0.6–1 t Leaf spot, borer
Galangal Spice Kharif May–Jun 9–10 mo 45 × 30 cm 5.5–7.0 1500–2000 20–32 1500–2000 kg 12–18 t Rhizome rot, shoot borer
Zedoary Spice Kharif May–Jun 8–9 mo 30 × 25 cm 5.5–7.0 1200–1800 20–32 1500–2000 kg 10–15 t Rhizome rot, leaf spot
Mango Ginger Spice Kharif May–Jun 8–9 mo 30 × 25 cm 5.5–7.0 1200–1800 20–32 1500–2000 kg 12–18 t Rhizome rot, shoot borer
Asafoetida (Hing) Spice Perennial Sep–Oct 4–5 yr 90 × 60 cm 6.5–7.5 250–400 10–25 4–6 kg 0.05–0.1 t Root rot, aphid
Allspice Spice Perennial Jun–Jul 5–7 yr 7 × 7 m 5.5–7.0 1200–2000 20–32 Nursery 1–2 t Leaf rust, scale
Poppy Seed Spice Rabi Oct–Nov 120–150 30 × 20 cm 6.5–7.5 350–500 10–25 6–8 kg 0.6–1 t Downy mildew, aphid
Bay Leaf (Tejpat) Spice Perennial Jun–Jul 5–7 yr 5 × 5 m 5.5–7.0 1200–2000 15–30 Nursery 2–4 t Leaf spot, scale
Saffron Spice Rabi Aug–Sep 90–110 20 × 10 cm 6.0–8.0 300–450 10–22 6–8 t corms 3–5 kg Corm rot, mite
Cinchona Plantation Perennial Jun–Jul 8–12 yr 2 × 2 m 4.5–6.0 1800–3000 15–25 Nursery 2–4 t Root rot, leaf spot
Pyrethrum Plantation Perennial Sep–Oct 2–3 yr 45 × 30 cm 5.5–7.0 800–1200 10–22 Splits 0.8–1.5 t Aphid, root rot
Citronella Plantation Perennial Jun–Jul 6–8 mo 60 × 45 cm 5.5–7.5 1000–1500 20–32 Slips 20–30 t Leaf blight, mite
Palmarosa Plantation Perennial Jun–Jul 5–6 mo 60 × 45 cm 6.0–8.0 700–1000 20–35 4–5 kg 15–25 t Leaf blight, mite
Sago Palm Plantation Perennial Jun–Jul 8–12 yr 8 × 8 m 4.5–6.5 2000–3000 22–32 Suckers 15–25 t Weevil, leaf spot
Rattan Plantation Perennial Jun–Jul 7–10 yr 4 × 4 m 4.5–6.5 2000–3000 22–32 Nursery 2–4 t Borer, leaf spot
Betel Vine Plantation Perennial Jun–Jul 6–8 mo 60 × 30 cm 6.5–7.5 1500–2000 20–32 Cuttings 50–60 lakh leaves Foot rot, leaf spot
Palmyra Plantation Perennial Jun–Jul 12–15 yr 10 × 10 m 6.0–8.0 500–1200 20–40 Seed nuts Neera + fibre Rhinoceros beetle, leaf rot
Bamboo Plantation Perennial Jun–Jul 4–6 yr 5 × 5 m 5.0–7.0 1000–2000 18–35 Rhizomes 8–15 t Shoot borer, witches broom
Kapok Fibre Perennial Jun–Jul 4–6 yr 8 × 8 m 5.5–7.5 1000–1500 20–35 Nursery 0.4–0.8 t Stainer bug, leaf spot
Abaca Fibre Perennial Jun–Jul 18–24 mo 3 × 2 m 5.0–6.5 1800–2500 22–32 Suckers 2–3 t Bunchy top, weevil
Roselle Fibre Kharif Jun–Jul 150–180 30 × 10 cm 6.0–7.5 500–800 20–32 20–25 kg 2–3 t Stem rot, mealybug
Sansevieria Fibre Perennial Jun–Jul 2–3 yr 60 × 45 cm 6.0–7.5 500–800 18–35 Suckers 2–4 t Leaf spot, mealybug
Agave Fibre Perennial Jun–Jul 4–6 yr 2 × 1 m 6.0–8.0 400–800 18–38 Suckers 2–4 t fibre Weevil, leaf spot
Sisal Fibre Perennial Jun–Jul 3–5 yr 2 × 1 m 6.0–8.0 500–900 20–38 Bulbils 2–3 t fibre Weevil, zebra disease
Flax Fibre Rabi Oct–Nov 110–130 20 cm rows 5.5–7.0 350–500 10–25 80–100 kg 1.5–2.5 t fibre Rust, wilt
Ramie Fibre Perennial Jun–Jul 4–6 mo 60 × 30 cm 5.5–6.5 1200–1800 20–32 Rhizomes 2.5–4 t fibre Leaf spot, root rot
Coir Fibre Perennial Jun–Jul 6–8 yr 7.5 × 7.5 m 5.5–7.5 1200–2000 22–35 Seed nuts 0.8–1.2 t fibre Rhinoceros beetle, wilt
Hemp (Fibre) Fibre Kharif Jun–Jul 100–120 30 × 10 cm 6.0–7.5 400–600 15–27 40–50 kg 6–9 t stalk Grey mould, borer
Lily Flower Rabi Oct–Nov 90–120 20 × 15 cm 6.0–7.0 500–700 12–24 Bulbs 1–2 lakh stems Botrytis, aphid
Bougainvillea Flower Perennial Jun–Jul 12–18 mo 200 × 200 cm 5.5–7.5 500–800 15–35 Cuttings Ornamental Mealybug, leaf spot
Canna Flower Kharif Jun–Jul 90–120 60 × 45 cm 6.0–7.5 700–1000 18–32 Rhizomes Ornamental Leaf roller, rust
Dahlia Flower Rabi Sep–Oct 100–130 60 × 45 cm 6.0–7.0 500–700 12–24 Tubers 1.5–2 lakh blooms Thrips, virus
Zinnia Flower Kharif · Rabi Jun–Jul, Oct 60–75 30 × 30 cm 5.5–7.5 400–600 18–30 2–3 kg 4–6 lakh blooms Powdery mildew, leaf spot
Cosmos Flower Kharif Jun–Jul 70–90 45 × 30 cm 6.0–7.5 400–600 18–30 2–3 kg Ornamental Aphid, powdery mildew
Petunia Flower Rabi Sep–Oct 70–90 30 × 25 cm 6.0–7.0 400–550 13–25 0.2–0.3 kg Ornamental Aphid, botrytis
Impatiens Flower Kharif Jun–Jul 60–80 30 × 25 cm 5.5–6.5 600–900 18–28 0.2–0.3 kg Ornamental Downy mildew, mite
Begonia Flower Perennial Jun–Jul 90–120 25 × 25 cm 5.5–6.5 Misted 16–26 Tissue plants Ornamental Powdery mildew, thrips
Pansy Flower Rabi Sep–Oct 70–90 25 × 20 cm 5.5–6.5 400–550 10–20 0.3–0.5 kg Ornamental Aphid, leaf spot
Nasturtium Flower Rabi Sep–Oct 55–70 30 × 25 cm 6.0–7.5 350–500 13–24 8–10 kg Ornamental Aphid, leaf miner
Sweet Pea Flower Rabi Oct–Nov 90–120 45 × 20 cm 6.5–7.5 400–600 10–20 40–50 kg Ornamental Powdery mildew, aphid
Snapdragon Flower Rabi Sep–Oct 90–120 30 × 25 cm 6.0–7.0 450–650 10–22 0.2–0.3 kg 2–3 lakh spikes Rust, aphid
Stock Flower Rabi Sep–Oct 90–110 30 × 25 cm 6.5–7.5 400–600 10–20 0.3–0.4 kg Ornamental Downy mildew, aphid
Alyssum Flower Rabi Sep–Oct 60–75 20 × 15 cm 6.0–7.5 300–450 10–24 0.2–0.3 kg Ornamental Aphid, downy mildew
Verbena Flower Rabi Sep–Oct 70–90 30 × 25 cm 6.0–7.0 400–550 15–28 0.2–0.3 kg Ornamental Powdery mildew, thrips
Salvia Flower Rabi Sep–Oct 80–100 30 × 30 cm 6.0–7.5 400–600 15–28 0.2–0.3 kg Ornamental Whitefly, root rot
Celosia Flower Kharif Jun–Jul 70–90 30 × 25 cm 6.0–7.0 400–600 18–30 0.3–0.5 kg 3–5 lakh spikes Leaf spot, aphid
Gomphrena Flower Kharif Jun–Jul 75–95 30 × 25 cm 6.0–7.5 400–600 18–32 0.3–0.5 kg Ornamental Leaf spot, aphid
Helichrysum Flower Rabi Sep–Oct 90–110 30 × 25 cm 6.0–7.5 350–500 13–26 0.2–0.3 kg Ornamental Aphid, downy mildew
Statice Flower Rabi Sep–Oct 110–130 30 × 25 cm 6.5–7.5 350–500 13–26 0.3–0.4 kg 2–3 lakh stems Botrytis, aphid
China Aster Flower Rabi Sep–Oct 90–120 30 × 30 cm 6.0–7.5 400–600 15–25 0.4–0.5 kg 3–4 lakh blooms Wilt, aphid
Gypsophila Flower Rabi Sep–Oct 100–120 40 × 30 cm 6.5–7.5 400–550 10–24 Cuttings 1.5–2 lakh stems Botrytis, root rot
Alstroemeria Flower Perennial Sep–Oct 10–12 mo 40 × 30 cm 6.0–6.8 500–700 13–22 Rhizomes 100–150 stems/m² Botrytis, thrips
Iris Flower Rabi Sep–Oct 90–120 30 × 25 cm 6.0–7.5 450–650 10–24 Rhizomes Ornamental Rhizome rot, thrips
Heliconia Flower Perennial Jun–Jul 12–18 mo 200 × 150 cm 5.5–6.5 1500–2500 20–32 Rhizomes 15–25 stems/clump Root rot, mealybug
Bird of Paradise Flower Perennial Jun–Jul 3–4 yr 200 × 150 cm 6.0–7.5 800–1200 18–30 Suckers 8–12 stems/plant Scale, root rot
Plumeria Flower Perennial Jun–Jul 2–3 yr 4 × 4 m 6.0–7.5 600–900 18–35 Cuttings Ornamental Rust, stem rot
Ixora Flower Perennial Jun–Jul 18–24 mo 120 × 90 cm 5.5–6.5 800–1200 20–32 Cuttings Ornamental Scale, leaf spot
Vinca (Periwinkle) Flower Kharif Jun–Jul 70–90 30 × 30 cm 5.5–7.0 400–600 20–32 0.3–0.5 kg Ornamental Dieback, aphid
Coleus Flower Kharif Jun–Jul 60–90 30 × 25 cm 6.0–7.0 500–750 18–30 Cuttings Ornamental Downy mildew, mealybug
Tulip Flower Rabi Oct–Nov 70–90 20 × 15 cm 6.0–7.0 350–500 5–18 Bulbs 1–1.5 lakh stems Botrytis, bulb rot
Hyacinth Flower Rabi Oct–Nov 80–100 20 × 15 cm 6.0–7.0 350–500 5–18 Bulbs 1–1.5 lakh stems Bulb rot, aphid
Torch Ginger Flower Perennial Jun–Jul 18–24 mo 200 × 150 cm 5.5–6.5 1800–2500 22–32 Rhizomes 10–20 stems/clump Root rot, mealybug
Crossandra Flower Perennial Jun–Jul 4–5 mo 45 × 30 cm 6.0–7.5 700–1000 20–32 Cuttings 8–12 t blooms Nematode, wilt
Hibiscus Flower Perennial Jun–Jul 12–18 mo 150 × 100 cm 6.0–7.0 800–1200 20–35 Cuttings Ornamental Mealybug, leaf spot
Sarpagandha Medicinal Perennial Jun–Jul 18–30 mo 45 × 30 cm 6.0–7.5 1000–1500 20–32 5–6 kg 1.5–2.5 t Root rot, leaf spot
Haritaki Medicinal Perennial Jul–Aug 8–10 yr 8 × 8 m 5.5–7.5 1000–1500 20–35 Nursery 1.5–3 t Leaf spot, borer
Bibhitaki Medicinal Perennial Jul–Aug 8–10 yr 10 × 10 m 5.5–7.5 900–1400 20–35 Nursery 2–4 t Leaf spot, borer
Guduchi (Giloy) Medicinal Perennial Jun–Jul 12–18 mo 200 × 200 cm 6.0–7.5 800–1200 20–35 Cuttings 3–5 t Leaf spot, mealybug
Shankhapushpi Medicinal Kharif Jun–Jul 120–150 30 × 20 cm 6.0–7.5 500–700 18–32 3–4 kg 1.5–2.5 t Leaf spot, aphid
Jatamansi Medicinal Perennial Apr–May 2–3 yr 30 × 20 cm 5.5–6.5 800–1200 5–20 Rhizomes 1–1.5 t Root rot, aphid
Vacha Medicinal Perennial Jun–Jul 10–12 mo 45 × 30 cm 5.5–7.0 Marshy 18–30 Rhizomes 3–5 t Rhizome rot, leaf spot
Chitrak Medicinal Perennial Jun–Jul 18–24 mo 60 × 45 cm 6.0–7.5 700–1000 20–32 Cuttings 2–3 t Root rot, mealybug
Manjishtha Medicinal Perennial Jun–Jul 2–3 yr 100 × 60 cm 6.0–7.5 900–1400 15–28 Cuttings 2–3 t Leaf spot, aphid
Vidanga Medicinal Perennial Jun–Jul 3–4 yr 300 × 300 cm 5.5–7.0 1200–2000 20–32 Nursery 0.8–1.5 t Leaf spot, borer
Bilva (Bael) Medicinal Perennial Jul–Aug 5–7 yr 8 × 8 m 6.0–8.0 600–1000 20–38 Nursery 10–15 t Fruit canker, borer
Shatavari Medicinal Perennial Jun–Jul 18–24 mo 60 × 45 cm 6.0–7.5 700–1000 20–32 Crowns 8–12 t Root rot, aphid
Gokshura Medicinal Kharif Jun–Jul 90–120 30 × 20 cm 6.5–8.0 300–500 22–35 5–6 kg 1–1.5 t Leaf spot, aphid
Guggul Medicinal Perennial Jul–Aug 8–10 yr 3 × 3 m 6.5–8.5 250–450 20–40 Cuttings 0.3–0.6 t Stem borer, scale
Mulethi (Liquorice) Medicinal Perennial Feb–Mar 3–4 yr 60 × 45 cm 6.0–8.2 400–600 15–30 Rhizomes 4–6 t Root rot, aphid
Bhringraj Medicinal Kharif Jun–Jul 90–120 30 × 20 cm 6.0–7.5 700–1000 20–32 2–3 kg 8–12 t Leaf spot, aphid
Gudmar Medicinal Perennial Jun–Jul 2–3 yr 200 × 150 cm 6.0–7.5 800–1200 20–32 Cuttings 1.5–2.5 t Leaf spot, mealybug
Kutki Medicinal Perennial Apr–May 2–3 yr 30 × 20 cm 5.5–6.5 1000–1500 5–18 Rhizomes 0.8–1.2 t Root rot, leaf spot
Nirgundi Medicinal Perennial Jun–Jul 12–18 mo 150 × 100 cm 6.0–7.5 700–1000 20–35 Cuttings 6–10 t Leaf spot, mealybug
Bakuchi Medicinal Kharif Jun–Jul 150–180 45 × 30 cm 6.5–8.0 400–600 20–35 5–6 kg 1–1.5 t Leaf spot, aphid
Vasaka Medicinal Perennial Jun–Jul 12–18 mo 90 × 60 cm 6.0–7.5 700–1100 20–32 Cuttings 8–12 t Leaf spot, mealybug
Arjuna Medicinal Perennial Jul–Aug 8–10 yr 8 × 8 m 6.0–8.0 900–1500 20–38 Nursery 2–4 t Leaf spot, borer
Ashoka Medicinal Perennial Jul–Aug 6–8 yr 6 × 6 m 5.5–7.0 1200–2000 20–35 Nursery 1.5–3 t Leaf spot, scale
Lodhra Medicinal Perennial Jul–Aug 6–8 yr 5 × 5 m 5.5–7.0 1200–2000 18–32 Nursery 1.5–2.5 t Leaf spot, borer
Kaunch Medicinal Kharif Jun–Jul 150–180 75 × 30 cm 5.0–6.5 600–900 20–30 20–25 kg 1–1.5 t Pod borer, leaf spot
Pushkarmool Medicinal Perennial Apr–May 2 yr 45 × 30 cm 6.0–7.5 700–1000 10–24 Rhizomes 1.5–2.5 t Root rot, aphid
Daruharidra Medicinal Perennial Feb–Mar 4–5 yr 150 × 100 cm 5.5–7.0 800–1200 10–25 Nursery 2–3 t Leaf spot, rust
Neem Medicinal Perennial Jun–Jul 5–8 yr 6 × 6 m 6.0–8.5 400–1000 20–40 Nursery 2–4 t Scale, dieback
Brahmi Medicinal Perennial Jun–Jul 4–6 mo 30 × 20 cm 5.5–7.0 Marshy 20–32 Cuttings 10–15 t Leaf spot, aphid
Kalmegh Medicinal Kharif Jun–Jul 120–150 30 × 20 cm 5.5–7.5 600–900 20–32 2–3 kg 2–3 t Leaf spot, wilt
Periwinkle Medicinal Kharif Jun–Jul 150–180 45 × 30 cm 5.5–7.5 500–800 20–32 2–3 kg 3–4 t Dieback, aphid
Stylo Fodder Kharif Jun–Jul 70–90 45 × 30 cm 5.0–7.0 600–900 20–32 5–6 kg 25–35 t Anthracnose, stem borer
Hedge Lucerne Fodder Perennial Jun–Jul 75–90 50 × 30 cm 6.0–7.5 600–900 20–35 10–12 kg 80–100 t Leaf spot, aphid
Dhaincha Fodder Kharif Jun–Jul 45–60 30 × 15 cm 6.0–8.5 500–800 20–35 25–30 kg 20–25 t Stem borer, leaf spot
Para Grass Fodder Perennial Jun–Jul 60–75 50 × 50 cm 5.5–7.5 Waterlogged 20–35 Slips 80–120 t Leaf blight, armyworm
Rhodes Grass Fodder Perennial Jun–Jul 60–75 50 × 30 cm 5.5–8.0 600–900 20–32 3–4 kg 40–60 t Leaf blight, armyworm
Buffel Grass Fodder Perennial Jun–Jul 60–80 50 × 50 cm 6.0–8.5 300–500 20–38 4–5 kg 30–45 t Leaf blight, smut
Sudan Grass Fodder Kharif Jun–Jul 55–70 30 × 10 cm 6.0–7.5 400–600 20–35 25–30 kg 45–60 t Shoot fly, leaf spot
Fodder Beet Fodder Rabi Oct–Nov 150–180 50 × 25 cm 6.0–7.5 500–700 10–24 6–8 kg 80–120 t Leaf spot, aphid
Teosinte Fodder Kharif Jun–Jul 70–90 45 × 20 cm 5.5–7.5 500–750 20–35 30–40 kg 40–60 t Stem borer, leaf blight
Bermuda Grass Fodder Perennial Jun–Jul 60–75 30 × 30 cm 5.5–8.0 500–800 20–35 Slips 25–40 t Leaf spot, armyworm
Setaria Fodder Perennial Jun–Jul 60–75 50 × 30 cm 5.5–7.5 700–1000 18–32 3–4 kg 50–70 t Leaf blight, rust
Signal Grass Fodder Perennial Jun–Jul 60–80 50 × 40 cm 4.5–7.0 800–1200 20–35 4–6 kg 40–60 t Spittlebug, leaf blight
Guinea Grass Fodder Perennial Jun–Jul 60–75 60 × 40 cm 5.5–7.5 800–1200 20–35 2.5–3 kg 80–120 t Leaf blight, armyworm
Dinanath Grass Fodder Kharif Jun–Jul 55–70 40 × 25 cm 6.0–7.5 500–800 20–35 4–5 kg 35–50 t Leaf blight, shoot fly
Fodder Oats Fodder Rabi Oct–Nov 55–70 25 cm rows 5.5–7.0 350–500 10–25 80–100 kg 35–50 t green Rust, aphid
Teak Tree Perennial Jun–Jul 20–60 yr 3 × 3 m 6.5–7.5 1200–2500 22–38 Stumps 5–8 m³/yr Teak defoliator, skeletoniser
Sal Tree Perennial Jun–Jul 60–120 yr 3 × 3 m 5.5–7.0 1000–2000 20–38 Nursery 3–5 m³/yr Sal borer, heart rot
Eucalyptus Tree Perennial Jun–Jul 6–10 yr 2 × 2 m 5.5–7.5 800–1500 18–35 Clones 15–25 m³/yr Gall wasp, termite
Poplar Tree Perennial Jan–Feb 5–8 yr 5 × 4 m 6.0–8.0 900–1500 10–35 Entire plants 20–30 m³/yr Defoliator, stem borer
Casuarina Tree Perennial Jun–Jul 4–7 yr 2 × 2 m 6.0–8.5 700–1200 20–38 Seedlings 20–30 m³/yr Blister bark, termite
Mahogany Tree Perennial Jun–Jul 25–40 yr 4 × 4 m 5.5–7.5 1200–2500 20–35 Nursery 4–7 m³/yr Shoot borer, leaf spot
Rosewood Tree Perennial Jun–Jul 40–60 yr 5 × 5 m 6.0–7.5 1000–2000 20–35 Nursery 3–5 m³/yr Stem borer, heart rot
Sandalwood Tree Perennial Jun–Jul 15–30 yr 4 × 4 m 6.0–7.5 600–1200 12–35 Nursery 0.5–1 t heartwood Spike disease, borer
Red Sanders Tree Perennial Jun–Jul 25–40 yr 4 × 4 m 6.0–7.5 500–900 20–38 Nursery 0.4–0.8 t heartwood Stem borer, root rot
Deodar Tree Perennial Mar–Apr 60–100 yr 3 × 3 m 5.5–7.0 1000–1800 5–25 Nursery 3–5 m³/yr Bark beetle, root rot
Chir Pine Tree Perennial Mar–Apr 40–60 yr 3 × 3 m 5.0–6.5 900–1600 10–30 Nursery 4–6 m³/yr Bark beetle, needle blight
Oak Tree Perennial Mar–Apr 60–120 yr 4 × 4 m 5.5–7.0 1000–2000 5–28 Nursery 2–4 m³/yr Defoliator, powdery mildew
Shisham Tree Perennial Jun–Jul 20–30 yr 4 × 4 m 6.0–8.0 700–1300 15–38 Nursery 5–8 m³/yr Dieback, stem borer
Gamhar Tree Perennial Jun–Jul 8–15 yr 3 × 3 m 5.5–7.5 900–1800 20–35 Nursery 10–15 m³/yr Defoliator, stem borer
Kadam Tree Perennial Jun–Jul 10–15 yr 4 × 4 m 5.5–7.5 1000–2000 20–35 Nursery 10–14 m³/yr Stem borer, leaf spot
Subabul Tree Perennial Jun–Jul 4–8 yr 2 × 2 m 6.0–8.0 700–1500 20–35 6–8 kg 12–20 m³/yr Psyllid, root rot
Gliricidia Tree Perennial Jun–Jul 2–4 yr 2 × 1 m 5.5–7.5 800–1500 20–35 Cuttings 20–30 t green Leaf spot, stem borer
Sesbania Tree Perennial Jun–Jul 1–3 yr 2 × 1 m 6.0–8.5 600–1200 20–38 10–12 kg 20–30 t green Stem borer, leaf spot
Melia (Malabar Neem) Tree Perennial Jun–Jul 6–10 yr 3 × 3 m 6.0–7.5 800–1500 18–35 Nursery 12–18 m³/yr Shoot borer, leaf spot
Ailanthus Tree Perennial Jun–Jul 8–12 yr 4 × 4 m 6.0–8.0 500–1000 18–38 Nursery 10–15 m³/yr Defoliator, stem borer
Albizia Tree Perennial Jun–Jul 12–20 yr 5 × 5 m 6.0–8.0 800–1500 18–35 Nursery 8–12 m³/yr Defoliator, heart rot
Willow Tree Perennial Jan–Feb 5–8 yr 3 × 2 m 6.0–7.5 900–1600 5–30 Cuttings 12–18 m³/yr Rust, stem borer
Alder Tree Perennial Mar–Apr 15–25 yr 3 × 3 m 5.0–7.0 1200–2500 10–28 Nursery 8–12 m³/yr Leaf beetle, canker
Prosopis Tree Perennial Jun–Jul 10–20 yr 5 × 5 m 6.5–8.5 200–600 20–45 Nursery 4–8 m³/yr Stem borer, mistletoe
Khair Tree Perennial Jun–Jul 15–25 yr 3 × 3 m 6.0–8.0 500–1200 20–40 Nursery 3–6 m³/yr Heart rot, borer
Palash Tree Perennial Jun–Jul 10–15 yr 5 × 5 m 6.0–8.0 600–1200 20–38 Nursery Lac + gum Stem borer, leaf spot
Semal Tree Perennial Jun–Jul 20–30 yr 6 × 6 m 6.0–7.5 900–1800 20–38 Nursery 6–10 m³/yr Stainer bug, heart rot
Gulmohar Tree Perennial Jun–Jul 6–10 yr 8 × 8 m 6.0–7.5 700–1500 20–38 Nursery Ornamental Stem borer, leaf spot
Jacaranda Tree Perennial Jun–Jul 6–10 yr 8 × 8 m 6.0–7.5 700–1400 12–32 Nursery Ornamental Scale, leaf spot
Amaltas Tree Perennial Jun–Jul 8–12 yr 7 × 7 m 6.0–8.0 500–1200 20–38 Nursery Ornamental Defoliator, borer
Peepal Tree Perennial Jun–Jul 20–40 yr 10 × 10 m 6.0–8.0 800–1800 15–40 Cuttings Fodder + shade Leaf spot, scale
Banyan Tree Perennial Jun–Jul 25–50 yr 12 × 12 m 6.0–8.0 800–1800 18–40 Cuttings Fodder + shade Leaf spot, scale
Gular Tree Perennial Jun–Jul 8–12 yr 8 × 8 m 6.0–7.5 900–1800 18–38 Cuttings 20–30 t fodder Fig fly, leaf spot
Kachnar Tree Perennial Jun–Jul 6–10 yr 6 × 6 m 6.0–7.5 700–1400 15–35 Nursery 6–10 t Leaf spot, borer
Tun Tree Perennial Jun–Jul 15–25 yr 4 × 4 m 6.0–7.5 1000–2000 15–32 Nursery 8–12 m³/yr Shoot borer, leaf spot
Anjan Tree Perennial Jun–Jul 30–50 yr 5 × 5 m 6.5–8.0 500–1000 20–40 Nursery 2–4 m³/yr Heart rot, borer
Hardwickia Tree Perennial Jun–Jul 30–50 yr 5 × 5 m 6.5–8.0 500–1000 20–42 Nursery 2–4 m³/yr Heart rot, borer
Bakain Tree Perennial Jun–Jul 8–12 yr 4 × 4 m 6.0–8.0 600–1200 15–38 Nursery 10–15 m³/yr Shoot borer, leaf spot
Erythrina Tree Perennial Jun–Jul 3–6 yr 3 × 3 m 5.5–7.5 900–1800 20–35 Cuttings 15–25 t green Stem borer, gall wasp
Calliandra Tree Perennial Jun–Jul 2–4 yr 1 × 1 m 5.0–7.0 800–1500 20–32 3–4 kg 15–25 t green Leaf spot, aphid
Tagasaste Tree Perennial Sep–Oct 2–4 yr 2 × 1 m 5.5–7.5 400–800 5–28 4–5 kg 10–18 t green Root rot, aphid
Portobello Mushroom Year-round Any 35–45 Trays 30 cm 6.5–7.5 Composted 16–20 6–8 kg spawn/t 180–250 kg/t Green mould, mites
Enoki Mushroom Year-round Any 55–70 Bottles 5.5–6.5 Sawdust 10–15 5–6 kg spawn/t 250–350 kg/t Bacterial blotch, mites
Morel Mushroom Rabi Nov–Dec 90–150 Beds 30 cm 6.5–8.0 Moist beds 10–22 8–10 kg spawn/t 80–150 kg/t Cobweb mould, mites
Milky Mushroom Mushroom Year-round Any 30–40 Bags 30 cm 6.5–7.5 Pasteurised straw 25–35 5–6 kg spawn/t 250–350 kg/t Green mould, fly
Paddy Straw Mushroom Mushroom Kharif Jun–Sep 12–18 Beds 30 cm 6.5–7.5 Wet straw 28–35 5–7 kg spawn/t 100–150 kg/t Coprinus, mites
King Oyster Mushroom Year-round Any 40–55 Bottles 5.5–6.5 Sawdust 14–18 5–6 kg spawn/t 300–400 kg/t Green mould, bacteria
Shimeji Mushroom Year-round Any 50–65 Bottles 5.5–6.5 Sawdust 12–18 5–6 kg spawn/t 250–350 kg/t Green mould, mites
Wood Ear Mushroom Year-round Any 45–60 Bags 30 cm 5.5–7.0 Sawdust 20–30 5–6 kg spawn/t 200–300 kg/t Green mould, mites
Reishi Mushroom Year-round Any 90–120 Bags 30 cm 5.0–6.5 Hardwood 24–30 6–8 kg spawn/t 80–120 kg/t Trichoderma, mites
Maitake Mushroom Year-round Any 70–100 Bags 30 cm 5.5–6.5 Hardwood 16–22 6–8 kg spawn/t 150–250 kg/t Green mould, bacteria
Lion's Mane Mushroom Year-round Any 45–65 Bags 30 cm 5.0–6.5 Hardwood 18–24 5–6 kg spawn/t 200–300 kg/t Trichoderma, mites
Cordyceps Mushroom Year-round Any 60–90 Jars 5.5–6.5 Grain media 18–22 Liquid culture 40–80 kg/t Bacteria, mould
Turkey Tail Mushroom Year-round Any 60–90 Bags 30 cm 5.0–6.5 Hardwood 18–26 6–8 kg spawn/t 100–180 kg/t Trichoderma, mites
Black Truffle Mushroom Perennial Feb–Mar 6–10 yr 5 × 4 m 7.5–8.3 600–900 5–30 Inoculated saplings 20–60 kg/ha Brûlé failure, rodents
Button Mushroom Mushroom Rabi Oct–Feb 35–45 Trays 30 cm 6.5–7.5 Composted 16–20 6–8 kg spawn/t 180–250 kg/t Green mould, mites
Oyster Mushroom Mushroom Year-round Any 25–35 Bags 30 cm 5.5–6.5 Pasteurised straw 20–30 5–6 kg spawn/t 500–700 kg/t Green mould, fly
Shiitake Mushroom Year-round Any 70–120 Logs / bags 5.0–6.5 Hardwood 12–20 6–8 kg spawn/t 150–250 kg/t Trichoderma, mites

Figures are planning ranges, not prescriptions. Confirm against your local KVK or state agricultural university before committing an acre to them.

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