Capsicum is one of the excellent vegetables and has great demand in the
market. In some countries, capsicum is also being called as "Bell
Pepper", "Green Pepper", and "Sweet Pepper”. The shape and
intensity of pungency is different from chilli. Capsicum is like fleshier and
of different shapes and colours. Usually, it looks like a bell, hence its being
called as bell pepper. All the cultivars (varieties) are very mild in pungency
and even some of them are non-pungent. Capsicum plants are bushy and reach
about 60-75cm high and semi-perennials that are grown as annuals in commercial
cultivation. Capsicum is used in salads, stews, stir-fries, baked and stuffed
dishes, salsa, pizzas and cheeses and
pickles. Capsicums are also being used for producing paprika which is
used for colouring foods, flavoring and in sauces. When it comes to the
history of capsicums, they were originated in the Americas, but are now spread
worldwide. Capsicum can be grown in controlled and protected environments such
as greenhouse, polyhouse and shade nets. Capsicum grown in protected area has
more demand due to good quality of produce. Commercial growers can opt for
capsicum crop for good profits. The crop
management practices of capsicum are similar to chilli crop. Growing coloured
capsicum is increasing day by due their attractive colour and to use especially
in salads. Capsicum is rich in vitamins such as “A’, ‘C’, minerals and
antioxidants. One can expect more yield from polyhouse, greenhouse or shade net
when compared to open field cultivation. Capsicums can be grown indoors / back
yards, in pots and containers as well. Read more here.
Pineapple is a tropical and
sub-tropical plant with edible fruit consisting of coalesced berries, also
called pineapples. Pineapple is one of the commercially viable and profitable fruit
crops of Asia and other parts of world. Growing of pineapple originated in
Brazil and gradually spread to other tropical parts of the world. Pineapple
belongs to the family of “Bromeliaceae”. Pineapples can be grown for edible
purpose and production of fiber. Pineapple fruit can be consumed fresh, cooked,
juiced, or preserved. When it comes to plant
description of pineapple, it is an herbaceous perennial, which can reach up to
1.5 to 1.6 meters height. In appearance, the pineapple plant has a short,
stocky stem with tough, waxy leaves. Commercial grower’s proper orchard
management practices can achieve good profits as it has an excellent demand in
local and international markets. Pineapple can be grown in pots, containers and
indoors.Read more here.
Gooseberry or Indian Gooseberry or Amla or Aonla is an indigenous tropical/sub-tropical fruit to
the Indian subcontinent. Due to its medicinal and nutrition importance, this
fruit has become famous for its commercial use. Indian gooseberry is a hardy
plant which can be grown in waste lands. The best part of this tree is; this
can survive in extreme hot and cold climatic conditions. Commercial growers of
Indian gooseberry (Amla) can obtain excellent yields with minimum care or maintenance.
Gooseberry is an excellent source of vitamin ‘C’. When it comes to the tree
description, it is a small to medium sized deciduous tree which can be grown up
to 10 meters in height with crooked trunk and spreading branches. This tree
fruits are in spherical shape with green to pale yellow in colour.
Gooseberry/Amla has very good demand from the industries for the preparation of
various health care products like hair oil, dye, shampoo, face creams and tooth
powder other than using in culinary preparations. With proper orchard
management practices, farmers can get huge profits in gooseberry farming. Let
us go through the cultivation of gooseberry from seeding to harvesting in the
following write up. Read more about it's growing here.
