Farmer brothers, now cultivate this black diamond, profit will be in crores if not lakhs. Every farmer likes to eat tomatoes. Vitamin C, Vitamin A and Vitamin K are found in abundance in it. Its consumption cures many types of diseases. Tomatoes are also used in making beauty products, but people eat tomatoes most in the form of salad. People believe that tomatoes are only red in color, but it is not so. There are also black tomatoes. It is being cultivated in many states of India. The special thing is that black tomatoes are cultivated in the same way as red tomatoes.
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According to media reports, hot climate is considered better for the cultivation of black tomato. For this the pH value of soil should be between 6 to 7. In such a situation, cultivation of black tomato will be more profitable for the farmers of India, because the climate of India is hot. Black tomatoes cost more than red tomatoes. In such a situation, farmers can earn good income by cultivating it. But, black tomato plants produce fruits a little late. Therefore, farmer brothers will have to have some patience in its cultivation.
Farmer brothers should now cultivate this black diamond, profit will be in crores if not lakhs.
Its cultivation first started in Himachal Pradesh
Cultivation of black tomatoes first started in England. Here it is known as Indigo Rose Tomato. However, in European markets people also call it a superfood. Now cultivation of black tomatoes has started in India also. Farmers of Himachal Pradesh are cultivating black tomatoes. Its seeds were brought to Himachal Pradesh from abroad. After this, gradually cultivation of black tomatoes started in other states also.
You can earn profit up to Rs 4 lakh
Black tomatoes are sown in winter season. The month of January is better for its cultivation. Fruits start appearing three months after sowing. That means you can harvest black tomatoes from the month of April. If farmer brothers cultivate black tomatoes in one hectare, they can earn a profit of up to Rs 4 lakh, as its rate is higher than red tomatoes. Currently the price of black tomatoes in India is Rs 100 to Rs 150 per kg.
