If you can do something a little different from the traditional paddy and wheat cultivation, your income can not only double, but also increase many times. In that sense, the cultivation of black turmeric or blue turmeric can be the best alternative. Because, the demand for this turmeric is increasing day by day, and the price in the international market is also skyrocketing. This crop, which is full of medicinal properties, has now become as expensive as diamonds in the Ayurvedic and herbal industries.
What is black turmeric and why is it so expensive?
Black turmeric actually looks bluish in color and smells a lot like camphor. It has many more medicinal properties than ordinary turmeric. And it mainly works as a remedy for cancer prevention, treatment of blood pressure or arthritis, skin or respiratory problems, and also acts as a remedy for women’s gynecological problems. And it is in great demand not only in India, but also in America, Germany, Japan and the United States.
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How to cultivate black turmeric?
Let us inform you that black turmeric is cultivated roughly between June and July. And to cultivate this crop, you need fertile soil and good drainage system. You have to plant the seedlings of this plant at a distance of about four to five inches. And you have to give regular light water, if you give too much water, it will be a problem.
Let me tell you, the crop has to be harvested after about 8 to 10 months. It is wise to harvest the crop when the leaves start to dry slightly. And about 10 to 12 quintals of black turmeric can be produced per acre.
What will be the yield and profit figures?
It is known that if you can cultivate good quality turmeric in one acre of land, then 10 to 12 quintals of crop can be produced. And the price of turmeric per kg is about 800 to 1500 taka. As a result, your income can be 8 to 12 lakh taka. And if you can set up your own processing unit and make it into powder and sell it, then the profit will be many times more.
Medicinal properties of black turmeric
Black turmeric has anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties. Apart from this, this black turmeric keeps the heart healthy, increases blood circulation and is effective for arthritis and skin diseases. Besides, this turmeric is very beneficial for various problems of women.
Where you cannot earn even Rs 20 to 30 thousand per month by cultivating 1 acre of paddy or wheat, cultivation of black turmeric can give you lakhs of rupees. So step towards this medicinal crop now and secure your future.
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