Strawberry cultivation gets boost in Uttarakhand
By ANIFriday, April 16, 2010
Chajji (Uttarakhand), Apr 16 (ANI): Strawberry cultivation gets a boost in Uttarakhand’s Chajji district as weather suits the cultivation of a variety of strawberries from Holland.
The test cultivation of Holland strawberries conducted in a poly house at Chajji Floriculture Park recently gave a good yield.
Horticulture experts believe that production of Holland strawberries would be beneficial for the state farmers.One, the size of the fruit is big; second, the height of the strawberry plant is unique and there is more fruiting on the plants of Holland strawberry,” said Sanjay Sinha, technical advisor at Chajji Floriculture Park.
The production of Holland strawberries would reap rich dividends as compared to other varieties.
“If the proper way is followed for the cultivation, the plants of Holland strawberry give more fruit. The basic difference between Holland cultivation and other varieties is that farmers can reap three crops in a year compared to one crop a year in other varieties,” said Vinod Kumar, an agriculture expert at Chajji Floriculture Park.
The state Horticulture Department is planning to make Uttarakhand a hub for strawberry production and has scheduled training sessions for farmers in the state. (ANI)
