Plantation Crops

Harvesting, Processing and yield

Season of harvesting : For chali = November to March ( From blooming to maturity it takes 9 to 11 months)
In arecanut the stage of maturity of nut at harvest varies depending on the type of produce that is to be prepared.
There are two category of arecanut based on the method involved in processing; Kottapak consumed mainly in North India and in Gutkha industry
Kali pak consumed mainly in South India