Setting a model in exotic fruits cultivation
The Hindu
Planter grows fruit plants as an intercrop with coffee and cardamom
Kuruvila Joseph, 69, of Tharappel, a progressive planter at Meppadi in Wayanad district, has set a successful model in cultivating exotic fruits such as lychee, rambutan and mangosteen. Mr. Joseph turned to exotic fruits cultivation after the massive destruction of pepper vines on his plantation a few decades ago. The low cost of cultivation and maintenance, lower incidence of pest and disease attacks comparing to pepper vines are the major advantages of fruit cultivation in the district, Mr. Joseph said.More Related News