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Kalmegh is a medicinal crop, grown in the kharif season. Sow it in Jun–Jul and expect to harvest in 120–150 days. It wants a pH of 5.5–7.5 (close to neutral) and 20–32°C. Plant at 30 × 20 cm, allowing 2–3 kg of seed per hectare. A good crop returns around 2–3 t. Watch for leaf spot, wilt.

Growing Kalmegh

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Kalmegh (Andrographis paniculata) is a medicinal annual herb valued for bitter compounds used in herbal medicines.
Growing Kalmegh (Andrographis) in Punjab: A Practical Guide
Kalmegh (Andrographis paniculata) is a short-duration medicinal herb used in Ayurveda and herbal formulations.
Growing Kalmegh (Andrographis) in Gujarat: Practical Guide
Introduction Kalmegh (Andrographis paniculata), commonly called green chireta, is a medicinal herb grown for its bitter leaves and stems used in herbal preparations.
How to Grow Kalmegh in Kolar: Practical Farming Guide
Kalmegh (Andrographis paniculata) stands as one of the world's most potent medicinal herbs, revered across Asia as the ultimate immune system protector and liver guardian.
Growing Kalmegh Hydroponically: Complete King of Bitters Production Guide
Weed management Weeding is critical in the initial 6–8 weeks when small kalmegh plants are vulnerable.
Kalmegh (Andrographis) on the Deccan Plateau: Practical Cultivation Guide
Overview Kalmegh (Andrographis paniculata) is a short‑duration medicinal herb valued for its bitter leaves and stems.
Kalmegh in Junagadh: Sowing to Harvest & Marketing

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Crop Sow Days pH Temp °C Yield
Guava Jul–Aug (planting) 2–3 yr to bear 6.0–7.5 23–30 20–25 t
Pomegranate Jul–Aug (planting) 2–3 yr to bear 6.5–7.5 20–35 15–20 t
Ber (Indian Jujube) Jul–Aug (planting) 2–3 yr to bear 6.0–8.5 20–35 15–20 t
Calamondin Jul–Aug 2–3 yr 5.5–6.5 18–32 12–20 t
Tea Jun–Aug (planting) 3–4 yr to pluck 4.5–5.5 18–30 2–3 t made tea
Oil Palm Jun–Sep (planting) 3–4 yr to bear 5.0–7.0 24–32 20–25 t FFB
Lemon Jul–Aug (planting) 3–4 yr to bear 6.0–7.5 20–32 15–20 t
Jojoba Jul–Aug 3–4 yr 6.0–8.0 20–35 1.5–3 t
Feijoa Jul–Aug 3–4 yr 5.5–7.0 10–25 10–15 t
Loquat Jul–Aug 3–4 yr 6.0–7.5 15–30 10–15 t
Jujube Jul–Aug 3–4 yr 6.0–8.0 15–35 10–15 t
Grapefruit Jul–Aug 3–4 yr 5.5–7.5 15–35 20–30 t
Citron Jul–Aug 3–4 yr 5.5–7.5 18–32 15–25 t
Kumquat Jul–Aug 3–4 yr 5.5–6.5 12–30 8–14 t

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