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Source-This post on Kinnow farming has been created based on article ”No juicy returns for Punjab kinnow growers as prices drop” published in ”Hindustan Times” on 28 Janaury 2024.
Why in the news?
Kinnow growers in Punjab are apprehending losses this season, as nearly half of the 13 lakh tonnes of the crop are yet to be harvested.
About Kinnow farming
| Aspect | Detail |
| About | 1) Type of Citrus Fruit – Citrus fruit consists of Kinnow, Oranges, Lime and Lemon 2) It has originated in South East Asia. 3) These are major fruit crops of Punjab. 4) In India, Citrus is the third-largest fruit crop after Banana and Mango. 5) Citrus fruits are an important source of vitamin C. |
| Major growing states | Punjab, Rajasthan, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir and Uttar Pradesh are major Kinnow growing states. |
| Ideal climate for growth | 1) Temperature-13-37°C 2) Rainfall-300-400mm |
| Soil | 1) It can be grown on wide range of soil ranging from sandy loam soils to clay loam or deep clay loam or acidic soils with good drainage facility. 2) Crop does not thrive well in saline and alkaline soils. Also, it cannot withstand in waterlogged soils. 3) For optimum crop growth, pH of soil should be in the range of 5.5 to 7.5. |
| Irrigation
| 1) It requires frequent watering at initial growth years. 2) Irrigation at weekly intervals must be provided to 3–4 years old crop. 3) Irrigation at an interval of 2–3 weeks depending upon soil type, weather conditions and rainfall must be applied to older trees. 4) Flood irrigation should be avoided as it causes disease like root rot, collar rot etc. |
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