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50 Detailed Crops

Full agricultural profile — soil, water, fertilizer needs & profit outlook.

Vegetables Crops 1-30

Season

Summer (Jun-Oct)

Soil

Red Loamy / Sandy

Water

Medium (Drop)

Fertilizer

NPK / Compost

Duration

100-120 Days

Temp

21°C - 28°C

Region

Coimbatore, Krishnagiri

Yield

25-30 t/ha

Scheme

Fasal Bima / PM-Kisan

Note: Essential for South Indian cuisine. Requires staking and pest monitoring for high yields.

Season

Winter (Nov-Feb)

Soil

Sandy Loam

Water

Low

Fertilizer

Urea / Sulphur

Duration

90-110 Days

Temp

18°C -25°C

Region

Coimbatore, Perambalur

Yield

15-20 t/ha

Scheme

MSP / PM-Kisan

Note: Widely grown across TN. Price volatile — proper storage & MSP support helps farmers stabilize income.

Season

Winter (Nov-Feb)

Soil

Sandy / Loamy

Water

Medium

Fertilizer

NPK / Potash

Duration

90-120 Days

Temp

15°C - 20°C

Region

Nilgiris (Ooty)

Yield

20-30 t/ha

Scheme

Subsidy / Kisan Credit

Note: Grown extensively in Nilgiris. Cool climate essential. Used in chips, curry, and export markets.

Season

All Seasons

Soil

Loamy / Well-drained

Water

Medium

Fertilizer

Organic / FYM

Duration

120 Days

Temp

25°C - 35°C

Region

All Districts, TN

Yield

25-40 t/ha

Scheme

Fasal Bima / MSP

Note: Versatile vegetable cultivated across TN. Highly tolerant to heat. Monitor for shoot-and-fruit borer pest regularly.

Season

Winter (Oct-Feb)

Soil

Sandy Loam

Water

Low

Fertilizer

Organic Compost

Duration

80-90 Days

Temp

15°C - 20°C

Region

Nilgiris, Hosur

Yield

20-30 t/ha

Scheme

MSP / Horticulture

Note: Cool-season root vegetable. Thrives in hill regions. Rich in beta-carotene. Good demand in urban markets.

Season

Winter (Oct-Jan)

Soil

Loamy / Well-drained

Water

Medium

Fertilizer

Compost / Boron

Duration

70-80 Days

Temp

18°C - 24°C

Region

Vellore, Nilgiris

Yield

20-25 t/ha

Scheme

MSP / Horticulture

Note: Nutritious root crop with growing urban demand. Easy cultivation. Suits juice and salad markets.

Season

Winter (Sep-Feb)

Soil

Clay Loam

Water

Medium

Fertilizer

NPK / Compost

Duration

90-110 Days

Temp

15°C - 20°C

Region

Nilgiris, Salem

Yield

30-40 t/ha

Scheme

Subsidy / Horticulture

Note: Cool-season brassica. Good market demand in winter. Needs pest management against caterpillars and aphids.

Season

Summer (Mar-Jul)

Soil

Sandy Loam

Water

Medium

Fertilizer

NPK / Organic Spray

Duration

120-150 Days

Temp

25°C - 35°C

Region

Ramanathapuram

Yield

2-3 t/ha (dry)

Scheme

Spices Board / Export

Note: Major spice and export crop. Both green and red forms profitable. Monitor for thrips and leaf curl virus.

Season

All Seasons

Soil

Sandy / Any Soil

Water

Very Low

Fertilizer

Organic / FYM

Duration

6-8 Months

Temp

25°C - 40°C

Region

All Districts, TN

Yield

40 t pods/ha/yr

Scheme

Horticulture Mission

Note: Drought-resistant wonder tree. Essential in sambar. Leaves, flowers, pods all edible. Perennial with low maintenance.

Season

Indoor (All Year)

Soil

Compost / Straw Bed

Water

High (Humidity)

Fertilizer

Organic Spawn

Duration

25-45 Days/cycle

Temp

20°C - 28°C

Region

Controlled Env.

Yield

1-1.5 kg/m²/cycle

Scheme

Subsidy / NHRDF

Note: High-value indoor farming crop. Oyster mushroom suited for TN's climate. Growing restaurant and export demand.

Season

Kharif (Feb-May)

Soil

Sandy Loam

Water

Medium

Fertilizer

NPK / FYM

Duration

55-65 Days

Temp

25°C - 35°C

Region

All Districts, TN

Yield

8-12 t/ha

Scheme

MSP / Horticulture

Note: Quick-yield vegetable widely grown across TN. Harvest daily to prevent over-maturity. Good fiber content crop. Scientific name: Abelmoschus esculentus.

Season

Kharif (Feb-May)

Soil

Sandy Loam

Water

Medium

Fertilizer

Organic / NPK

Duration

80-100 Days

Temp

28°C - 35°C

Region

All Districts, TN

Yield

8-14 t/ha

Scheme

Market / Horticulture

Note: Medicinal vegetable with anti-diabetic properties. High market value in organic markets. Sci. name: Momordica charantia.

Season

Kharif (Jun-Sep)

Soil

Sandy Loam

Water

Medium

Fertilizer

Organic / FYM

Duration

100-120 Days

Temp

25°C - 35°C

Region

Tirunelveli, Madurai

Yield

15-25 t/ha

Scheme

Market / MSP

Note: Robust vine crop with long shelf life — reduces post-harvest losses. Popular in sambar across South India. Sci. name: Cucurbita maxima.

Season

Zaid (Feb-May)

Soil

Sandy Loam / Fertile

Water

Medium

Fertilizer

NPK / Nitrogen-rich

Duration

75-95 Days

Temp

24°C - 32°C

Region

Coimbatore, Erode

Yield

8-12 t/ha

Scheme

Market / Subsidy

Note: Urban snack market leader. Roasted corn stands booming across Chennai and tier-2 cities. Premium pricing vs. feed maize. Sci. name: Zea mays var. saccharata.

Capsicum குடை மிளகாய்

Vegetable · Export

₹80/kg

Export Quality

High Profit

Season

Rabi (Mar-Jun)

Soil

Sandy Loam

Water

Medium (Drip)

Fertilizer

NPK / Calcium Spray

Duration

90-110 Days

Temp

22°C - 28°C

Region

Hosur, Krishnagiri

Yield

25-40 t/ha

Scheme

Export / APEDA

Note: Coloured capsicum fetches premium prices in hotels and exports. Polyhouse cultivation gives year-round yield. Sci. name: Capsicum annuum.

Fruits Crops 31-60

Season

Summer (Mar-Jun)

Soil

Laterite / Loamy

Water

Low

Fertilizer

Organic Manure

Duration

Perennial

Temp

24°C - 32°C

Region

Salem, Dharmapuri

Yield

10-15 t/ha

Scheme

Horticulture Mission

Note: King of fruits with high export value. Banganapalli, Alphonso, Neelam varieties dominate TN markets.

Season

All Seasons

Soil

Clay Loam / Alluvial

Water

High

Fertilizer

Potash / FYM

Duration

270-300 Days

Temp

25°C - 35°C

Region

Trichy, Thanjavur

Yield

40-60 t/ha

Scheme

Horticulture Subsidy

Note: TN's most cultivated fruit. Robusta and Poovan varieties dominate. Used in puja, food, and agro-processing.

Season

Winter (Nov-Feb)

Soil

Sandy Loam / Acidic

Water

Medium (Drip)

Fertilizer

Organic / Calcium

Duration

90-120 Days

Temp

15°C - 22°C

Region

Nilgiris (Ooty)

Yield

10-15 t/ha

Scheme

Export / Horticulture

Note: Premium hill station crop. High hotel and urban demand. Short shelf life demands cold chain and local market access.

Season

Dry Season

Soil

Sandy / Well-drained

Water

Very Low

Fertilizer

Organic / Potassium

Duration

Perennial (2yr)

Temp

28°C - 38°C

Region

Salem, Vellore

Yield

5-10 t/ha

Scheme

Export / APEDA

Note: Emerging high-value cactus fruit. Drought-tolerant and popular in premium urban markets and supermarkets.

Season

All Seasons

Soil

Sandy / Coastal Loam

Water

Medium

Fertilizer

Organic / Potassium

Duration

Perennial

Temp

27°C - 35°C

Region

Coimbatore, Pollachi

Yield

80-100 nuts/tree/yr

Scheme

Coconut Board Subsidy

Note: TN's most important tree crop. Every part usable — oil, coir, copra, shell. Coimbatore is India's largest producer.

Season

Dry (Mar-Jun)

Soil

Sandy / Well-drained

Water

Low (Drip)

Fertilizer

Organic / Potassium

Duration

Perennial

Temp

25°C - 38°C

Region

Pudukkottai, Vellore

Yield

10-15 t/ha

Scheme

Export / Horticulture

Note: Drought-tolerant, high-value fruit. Antioxidant-rich. Strong export demand to Gulf and European markets.

Season

All Seasons

Soil

Sandy / Loamy

Water

Low

Fertilizer

Organic / FYM

Duration

Perennial

Temp

22°C - 32°C

Region

All Districts, TN

Yield

25-40 t/ha

Scheme

Horticulture Subsidy

Note: Hardy tropical fruit tree. Vitamin C-rich. Jam and juice processing adds value. Bears fruit twice per year. Sci. name: Psidium guajava.

Season

Kharif (All Seasons)

Soil

Sandy Loam / Well-drained

Water

Medium

Fertilizer

NPK / Organic

Duration

9-12 Months

Temp

25°C - 35°C

Region

All Districts, TN

Yield

40-60 t/ha

Scheme

Export / APEDA

Note: High-yield, fast-fruiting tropical crop. Papain enzyme extracted from latex fetches export premiums. Sci. name: Carica papaya.

Season

Zaid (Feb-May)

Soil

Sandy Loam

Water

Medium

Fertilizer

NPK / Potash

Duration

80-95 Days

Temp

28°C - 38°C

Region

Madurai, Dindigul

Yield

30-50 t/ha

Scheme

Market / Horticulture

Note: Summer market winner. High consumer demand in hot season. Drip irrigation on sandy soil gives best quality. Sci. name: Citrullus lanatus.

Season

Rabi (All Seasons)

Soil

Loamy / Sandy

Water

Low

Fertilizer

Organic / FYM

Duration

Perennial

Temp

25°C - 38°C

Region

Tirunelveli, Madurai

Yield

50-80 kg/tree/yr

Scheme

AYUSH / Horticulture

Note: Medicinal superfruit. Vitamin C 20× higher than lemon. AYUSH demand for chyawanprash and hair oil rising constantly. Sci. name: Phyllanthus emblica.

Season

Dry (Feb-Apr)

Soil

Sandy / Any Soil

Water

Very Low

Fertilizer

Organic / FYM

Duration

Perennial (80+ yrs)

Temp

28°C - 42°C

Region

Tirunelveli, Virudhunagar

Yield

80-100 kg/tree/yr

Scheme

Market / APEDA

Note: TN's culinary backbone — sambar is impossible without it. Long-lived trees produce for 80+ years with near-zero inputs. Sci. name: Tamarindus indica.

Grains & Seeds Crops 61-80

Season

Winter (Kharif)

Soil

Clay Loamy

Water

High (Flooding)

Fertilizer

Urea / Zinc Sulphate

Duration

120-150 Days

Temp

25°C - 35°C

Region

Thanjavur (Granary)

Yield

5-7 t/ha

Scheme

MSP / PM-Kisan

Note: Primary staple. Thanjavur is India's rice bowl. Requires consistent standing water and clay-rich soil.

Season

Dry (Mar-Jun)

Soil

Sandy / Dry Soil

Water

Very Low

Fertilizer

Organic / Minimal

Duration

75-90 Days

Temp

28°C - 38°C

Region

Virudhunagar, Sivaganga

Yield

1.5-2.5 t/ha

Scheme

Govt Millet Mission

Note: Superfood grain revival driven by TN Millet Mission. Highly nutritious, low water need. Demand rising sharply via urban health consumers.

Season

Summer (Feb-May)

Soil

Sandy Loam / Red

Water

Medium

Fertilizer

Gypsum / Rhizobium

Duration

100-120 Days

Temp

26°C - 35°C

Region

Vellore, Tiruvannamalai

Yield

2-3 t/ha

Scheme

MSP / Oil Mission

Note: TN's most important oilseed. Oil, peanut butter, and confectionery markets strong. Pods, cake, and haulm all usable.

Season

Summer (Mar-Jun)

Soil

Sandy Loam / Black

Water

Low

Fertilizer

Organic / Rhizobium

Duration

75-90 Days

Temp

28°C - 38°C

Region

All Districts, TN

Yield

0.8-1.2 t/ha

Scheme

MSP / Pulse Mission

Note: Critical for idli/dosa batter. Constant food industry demand. South India's most consumed pulse. Prices stable due to MSP.

Season

Summer (Feb-May)

Soil

Sandy / Well-drained

Water

Low

Fertilizer

Organic / Minimal

Duration

80-100 Days

Temp

28°C - 38°C

Region

Ramanathapuram

Yield

0.5-1 t/ha

Scheme

MSP / Spice Board

Note: "Queen of oilseeds." Gingelly oil central to TN cuisine and Pongal rituals. Export demand to Japan, China.

Season

Rainy (Jun-Sep)

Soil

Loamy / Red Soil

Water

Medium

Fertilizer

Organic / Minimal

Duration

95-120 Days

Temp

22°C - 30°C

Region

Namakkal, Salem

Yield

2-3 t/ha

Scheme

Govt Millet Mission

Note: Calcium-rich millet essential in TN. Ragi mudde and koozh traditional foods. ICDS and school nutrition programs buy bulk.

Season

Kharif / Rabi

Soil

Sandy Loam / Fertile

Water

Medium

Fertilizer

NPK / Urea

Duration

90-110 Days

Temp

22°C - 32°C

Region

Namakkal, Erode

Yield

5-8 t/ha

Scheme

MSP / Poultry Feed

Note: Versatile grain for poultry feed, corn starch, and ethanol. TN's poultry belt drives steady demand from Namakkal. Sci. name: Zea mays.

Season

Rabi (Feb-Jun)

Soil

Loamy / Well-drained

Water

Medium

Fertilizer

NPK / Boron

Duration

85-100 Days

Temp

24°C - 32°C

Region

All Districts, TN

Yield

1.5-2 t/ha

Scheme

MSP / Oil Mission

Note: Major edible oil crop. Excellent intercrop with sugarcane. Seeds and oil cake as cattle feed — every part valued. Sci. name: Helianthus annuus.

Season

Zaid (Feb-May)

Soil

Sandy Loam

Water

Low

Fertilizer

Organic / Rhizobium

Duration

65-80 Days

Temp

28°C - 38°C

Region

All Districts, TN

Yield

0.8-1.2 t/ha

Scheme

MSP / Pulse Mission

Note: Protein-rich pulse essential in TN dal. Short cycle allows triple cropping per year. Fixes nitrogen in soil. Sci. name: Vigna radiata.

Season

Kharif (Jun-Sep)

Soil

Loamy / Sandy

Water

Medium

Fertilizer

Organic / Phosphorus

Duration

140-160 Days

Temp

26°C - 34°C

Region

Madurai, Virudhunagar

Yield

0.8-1.5 t/ha

Scheme

MSP / Pulse Mission

Note: Dal used in sambar across India. Available in perennial and short-duration varieties. Intercropped with cotton and sorghum. Sci. name: Cajanus cajan.

Season

Rabi (Mar-Jun)

Soil

Sandy / Black Cotton

Water

Very Low

Fertilizer

Organic / Urea

Duration

90-110 Days

Temp

28°C - 38°C

Region

Coimbatore, Salem

Yield

2-3.5 t/ha

Scheme

Millet Mission / MSP

Note: Climate-resilient coarse grain used for roti, porridge, and animal feed. Gaining traction as gluten-free health grain. Sci. name: Sorghum bicolor.

Cash & Herbal Crops Crops 81-100

Season

Rainy (Jun-Aug)

Soil

Loamy / Well-drained

Water

Medium

Fertilizer

Organic / FYM

Duration

9-10 Months

Temp

25°C - 32°C

Region

Erode (Turmeric City)

Yield

20-25 t/ha (fresh)

Scheme

Spices Board / AYUSH

Note: Erode is India's turmeric capital. High curcumin demand from pharma and cosmetic industries. Export to USA, Japan surging.

Season

Rainy (Jun-Aug)

Soil

Loamy / Forest Soil

Water

Medium

Fertilizer

Organic / Compost

Duration

Perennial (3yr)

Temp

18°C - 25°C

Region

Nilgiris, Kodaikanal

Yield

0.2-0.5 t/ha (dry)

Scheme

Spices Board / Export

Note: "Queen of spices." Highest value spice per kg. Nilgiris hill slopes ideal. Gulf country export demand drives exceptional farmgate prices.

Season

Summer (Apr-Sep peak)

Soil

Sandy Loam / Loamy

Water

Medium

Fertilizer

Organic / NPK

Duration

Perennial

Temp

25°C - 38°C

Region

Madurai (GI Tag)

Yield

5-8 t/ha/yr

Scheme

Floriculture Mission / Export

Note: Madurai Malli holds GI tag — highest value flower in TN. Perfume oil export earns premium. Temple, wedding, and export markets always active.

Season

All Seasons

Soil

Sandy / Any Soil

Water

Very Low

Fertilizer

Organic / FYM

Duration

Perennial

Temp

25°C - 42°C

Region

All Districts, TN

Yield

3-5 t dry leaf/ha

Scheme

Horticulture / Export

Note: Dried moringa leaf powder exported to USA, Europe as superfood supplement. PKM-1 variety from Periyakulam dominates global export.

Season

Rainy (Jun-Sep)

Soil

Loamy / Laterite

Water

Medium

Fertilizer

Organic / NPK

Duration

Perennial (3yr)

Temp

20°C - 30°C

Region

Nilgiris, Theni

Yield

2-4 t/ha (dry)

Scheme

Spices Board / Export

Note: "King of spices." Black pepper export value consistently high. Grown as a climber on arecanut and coconut trees for dual income.

Season

All Seasons

Soil

Sandy / Well-drained

Water

Very Low

Fertilizer

Organic / Minimal

Duration

8-10 Months

Temp

25°C - 42°C

Region

All Districts, TN

Yield

40-50 t/ha/yr

Scheme

AYUSH / Herbal Mission

Note: Pharma and cosmetic industry goldmine. FMCG companies buy bulk. Juice processing units near Madurai offer direct farm purchase.

Season

Kharif (All Seasons)

Soil

Clay Loam / Alluvial

Water

High

Fertilizer

Urea / NPK / Zinc

Duration

10-12 Months

Temp

26°C - 35°C

Region

Cuddalore, Erode

Yield

80-120 t/ha

Scheme

FRP / Cane Dept

Note: TN's most important cash crop. Sugar mills guarantee purchase at FRP. Byproducts — bagasse, molasses — add extra income. Sci. name: Saccharum officinarum.

Season

Kharif (Apr-Jun)

Soil

Black Cotton / Deep

Water

Medium

Fertilizer

NPK / Micronutrients

Duration

150-180 Days

Temp

25°C - 35°C

Region

Coimbatore, Tirupur

Yield

1.5-2.5 t/ha (lint)

Scheme

MSP / Cotton Corp India

Note: Backbone of TN textile industry. Tirupur knitwear capital needs steady supply. Bt Cotton dominant — monitor bollworm regularly. Sci. name: Gossypium hirsutum.

Season

All Seasons

Soil

Loamy / Sandy Loam

Water

Low

Fertilizer

Organic / FYM

Duration

3-4 Months

Temp

22°C - 35°C

Region

All Districts, TN

Yield

3-5 t/ha

Scheme

AYUSH / Herbal Mission

Note: Sacred medicinal herb with AYUSH support. Used in herbal teas and immunity drinks. Post-COVID demand boosted market permanently. Sci. name: Ocimum tenuiflorum.

Season

All Seasons

Soil

Loamy / Sandy

Water

Medium

Fertilizer

Organic / FYM

Duration

Perennial

Temp

25°C - 38°C

Region

All Districts, TN

Yield

8-12 t/ha/yr

Scheme

Horticulture / AYUSH

Note: Indispensable in TN cooking. Year-round harvest from perennial shrub. Hair oil industry and restaurant chains buy in bulk. Sci. name: Murraya koenigii.

Season

Rabi (Aug-Nov sow)

Soil

Sandy Loam / Well-drained

Water

Low

Fertilizer

Organic / Minimal

Duration

150-180 Days

Temp

25°C - 38°C

Region

Ramanathapuram, Madurai

Yield

0.5-1 t/ha (root)

Scheme

AYUSH / Herbal Mission

Note: Adaptogen herb with surging global demand. FMCG companies buying at farm gate. AYUSH mission provides buyback guarantee. Sci. name: Withania somnifera.

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50 Detailed Crops

Tomato தக்காளி

Onion வெங்காயம்

Potato உருளைக்கிழங்கு

Brinjal கத்தரிக்காய்

Carrot கேரட்

Beetroot பீட்ரூட்

Cabbage முட்டைகோஸ்

Chilli மிளகாய்

Drumstick முருங்கைக்காய்

Mushroom காளான்

Lady Finger வெண்டைக்காய்

Bitter Gourd பாவக்காய்

Pumpkin பரங்கிக்காய்

Sweet Corn இனிப்பு சோளம்

Capsicum குடை மிளகாய்

Mango மாம்பழம்

Banana வாழைப்பழம்

Strawberry ஸ்ட்ராபெர்ரி

Dragon Fruit டிராகன் பழம்

Coconut தேங்காய்

Pomegranate மாதுளை

Guava கொய்யாப்பழம்

Papaya பப்பாளி

Watermelon தர்பூசணி

Amla நெல்லிக்காய்

Tamarind புளி

Paddy நெல்

Millet கம்பு

Groundnut நிலக்கடலை

Black Gram உளுந்து

Sesame எள்

Ragi ராகி

Maize மக்காச்சோளம்

Sunflower சூரியகாந்தி

Green Gram பச்சைப்பயறு

Red Gram தூவரம்பருப்பு

Sorghum சோளம்

Turmeric மஞ்சள்

Cardamom ஏலக்காய்

Jasmine மல்லிகை

Moringa முருங்கை மரம்

Pepper மிளகு

Aloe Vera கற்றாழை

Sugarcane கரும்பு

Cotton பருத்தி

Tulsi துளசி

Curry Leaves கறிவேப்பிலை

Ashwagandha அஸ்வகந்தா

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