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Castor / Eranda
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Castor / Eranda Cultivation

Agronomic Profile & Economic Significance

Castor (Eranda) is one of Gujarat's most commercially vital and resilient cash crops. Known for its high-grade industrial castor oil used globally in pharmaceuticals, lubricants, cosmetics, and aviation. Our farming incorporates high-yielding GCH hybrids, micro-irrigation, and biological disease prevention.

Cultivation Method & Water Management

Precision Spaced Drip Fertigation & Balanced Macro/Micro Nutrition

Water Budget: Moderate (350-450 mm throughout cycle via precision drip)

Key Agronomic Benefits

High global demand for industrial and pharmaceutical grade derivatives
Drought-hardy crop with deep taproot system
Excellent returns per acre under managed fertigation schedules
Low susceptibility to cattle grazing due to natural plant compounds

Nursery & Field Operations Gallery

5 Real Photos
Castor / Eranda Cultivation
Castor / Eranda Cultivation
Castor Primary Spike Formation & Automated Fertigation in Sabarkantha
Castor Primary Spike Formation & Automated Fertigation in Sabarkantha
Castor / Eranda Field Operations
Castor / Eranda Field Operations
Castor / Eranda Field Operations
Castor / Eranda Field Operations
Castor / Eranda Field Operations
Castor / Eranda Field Operations

Quick Agronomy Stats

Season:Kharif & Extended Rabi (August to February)
Cycle Duration:~180 Days
Target Yield:1,200 - 1,500 kg / Acre (Indicative agronomic average)
Method:Precision Spaced Drip Fertigation & Balanced Macro/Micro Nutrition
*Target yield figures are indicative agronomic estimates based on historical trials; not guaranteed.

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