A brief about Water Chestnut Farming 2023

Published Jan 20, 2023

Water Chestnut Benefits

Some of the benefits of using water chestnuts are: they are very nutritious yet diet-friendly; they are enriched with antioxidants; they are good in treating heart diseases. etc.

Varieties of water chestnut

The varieties of water chestnuts include Chinese, European, and Indian. These three have unique tastes and appearances.

Climatic requirements

It requires a temperature range of 12-15 degrees celsius for the germination of seeds. Furthermore, 20 degrees celsius is required for the growth of the flower.

Areas of cultivation in India

The east of India is mainly known for its major contribution to the country’s water chestnut production. The states are West Bengal, Bihar and Jharkhand.

Harvesting and yield

The harvesting months of this fruit range from September to November. The ideal estimates say that yield of nut fruit ranges between 2500-3800 Kg per hectare area of the water body.

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