strawberry cultivation

Encouraged by the soil-less farming technique used in Israel, Uttar Pradesh's Dheeraj Verma turned to cultivating strawberries using hydroponics. He earned Rs 3 lakh in just two months.

Gurleen Chawla (23), a resident of Jhansi, Bundelkhand started to grow strawberries in her terrace garden during the lockdown. Now, she cultivates on a seven acre property, and has collaborated with supermarkets, restaurants and home bakers to supply her produce.

A forward-thinking Jagdish Prajapat of Bangreda Mamadev Gram Panchayat under Nimbahera block has proven that strawberry cultivation can be a booming business in this northwestern side of India.