WITHANIA SOMNIFERA  (ASHWAGANDHA)

             (Cultivate Ashwagandha in stony and reddish soil)

       In today’s market Ashwagandha is the most profitable crop. Farmers will get better profits and benefits from this crop because: -

(1)               This crop requires less water.

(2)               Animals/cattle’s do not eat this crop nor insects destroy it.

(3)               It’s roots stems and leaves are valuable.

(4)               Once sow, no need to pay much attention to this crop.

      Ashwagandha is very useful for improvement of health. The roots, stems and leaves of this crop, can cure several diseases. Farmers will be benefited from the roots and seeds of the crop. The output is 5 to 6 qtl roots and 50 to 60 kg seeds per hectares. All over the world, the medicine manufacturers use Ashwagandha as the major raw material to produce medicines useful for revitalization of health. Hence, this product is sold at once. Even today it’s market rate is Rs. 80/- to Rs. 100/- per kg and the product is not available plenty in the market.

      Ashwagandha cultivate in stony soil, reddish soil etc. The seeds are sowed in July-Oct. after heavy rain. 10 to 12 kg seeds require for one hectare. The seeds are sown as per our old custom by throwing in the ploughed land. After 15 days the germination occurs. The roots run through in the underground like muli (reddish), gajar (carat) etc.

Following method may be followed for Ashwagandha cultivation:-

(1)                     Water should not be accumulate in the land. The system to clear of the water
                                     requires.

(2)                     Do not allow water accumulation in the land.

(3)                      Plough the land thoroughly.

(4)                      Sow the seeds after heavy rain and the water entered deeply in to the land.

(5)                      Ashwagandha seeds need to sow as per old custom by throwing from the hands.

(6)                      Conform that the seeds enter in to the soil.

(7)                      Do not sow the seed when water is accumulated in the land.

(8)                      After germination the other small plants grow around the crop need to be
                                     removed.

      After 160-190 days (i.e. Between Dec-Feb) harvesting done. When the flowers become red and the leaves become dry one could find that the crops are ready for harvesting. Water available in the nature is sufficient for the cultivation of Ashwagandha.

Ashwagandha is not only sold in India but also in foreign countries. An agreement can be made to buy back the crop for which enquiries may be made at following address. Besides Ashwagandha we do have seeds of Tulsi (Ocimum Sanctom), Sanay ( Casia Angustifolia Vahl), Safed Musali (Chlorophytum-Borivilianum), Isabgol (Plantago Ovata) Baibadag (Embelic Ribs Burm), Kalmegh (Andrographis Peniculata Nees) etc.

If you are interested to cultivate Ashwagandha in mote hectors, we are even ready to send our Agri-Expert to advise you. For Ashwagandha and other medicinal plants/seeds please contact at the following address. Method of cultivation, literature is also available for all medicinal plants viz. Tulasi, Sarpagandha, Amla, Konch, Sanay, Safed Musli, Isabgol, Baibadang and Kalmegh etc.

Ashwagandhas Seeds are available @ 60/- Rs. Per kg.

Reliable source to get seeds: -                        MANAGING DIRECTOR

M/s RAJ & COMPANY                                                                       VIJAY KUMAR