It is perhaps not known to many that India is the largest producer of guava in the world contributing roughly 45 percent to the market. The states of Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Andhra Pradesh and Haryana produce some of the finest quality guavas in the country. Bihar, in particular, has seen phenomenal success... Continue Reading →
Bhojpur Pea (Grass Pea)
Grass pea (Lathyrus sativus L.), known locally as khesari dal (kesari dal) was once an economically important crop grown extensively in Bihar, West Bengal, Odisha, Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh. Archaeological excavations in Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Odisha and Madhya Pradesh revealed that this crop was cultivated in the Late Neolithic and Bronze Age. This crop can survive... Continue Reading →
