makhana-foxnut
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From our crop reference
Makhana (Foxnut) is a aquatic crop, grown in the kharif season. Sow it in Dec–Feb and expect to harvest in 150–180 days. It wants a pH of 6.0–7.5 (close to neutral) and 20–35°C. Plant at 125 × 125 cm, allowing 80–100 kg of seed per hectare. A good crop returns around 1.5–2.5 t. Watch for leaf spot, aphid.
Growing Makhana (Foxnut)6 sentences from our guides, quoted exactly
A Note on Makhana: Many farmers confuse Lotus Seed (Kamal Gatta) with Makhana (Fox Nut).
Seed (makhana) types: selected for full seed set and edible seed quality.
It commands a good price, especially when supplied fresh to urban markets and food processors.Seeds (Kamal Gatta): Eaten roasted (makhana) or used in medicinal preparations, lotus seeds have a dedicated and growing market.
Choose the right variety and product to sell Common varieties: ornamental (large flowers), culinary (thick rhizomes), and seed types (for makhana/seed sales).
Select types based on target product—large rhizome types for tuber market, long-stem flowers for cut-flower trade, or seed-yielding varieties for makhana/seed market.
For edible seeds (makhana or lotus seed), harvest at the right maturity and process promptly.
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