Who can refuse to eat fruits after seeing them? All types of fruits are cultivated in the country. Farmers are now even growing exotic fruits like dragon fruit and avocado. Farmers get a lot of profit by selling these. The special thing is that the demand for fruits remains in the market throughout the year. Now people are also liking new fruits. One such fruit is passion fruit. It is also known as Krishna fruit in the country. Farmers are earning good income from its cultivation.
According to the information, Krishna fruit is mainly found in India and Brazil. Here their cultivation is also done on a large scale. In India, they are cultivated in Coorg, Nilgiri, Malabar, Northeastern states of Manipur, Mizoram and Nagaland. According to government figures, at present the maximum production is taking place in Manipur. The vegetable made from the leaves of this fruit is also eaten with great relish. That's why it is being liked a lot.
There are more than 500 varieties of passion fruit. Passion fruit is rich in nutrients, minerals and vitamins. It contains essential amounts of potassium, copper, fiber and many other vitamins. Its taste is sour but it is considered very beneficial for health. This fruit also helps in increasing digestion power, increasing immunity, reducing inflammation and controlling age.
According to experts, passion fruit grows well in the mountains. The special thing is that its crop does not require much water. Because of which it grows well in areas with less rainfall. Passion fruit grows best in temperatures ranging from 15 to 30 degrees. Sandy soil is considered best for its cultivation. The beginning of monsoon is considered the most suitable time for its sowing. After its sowing in July, flowers start appearing on its tree around the month of October, which start giving fruits by November-December.
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