Is Shatavari farming actually profitable or is the buyback talk a trap?

Shatavari has steady demand from Ayurvedic companies because the dried roots are a major ingredient, so the crop is real. But profitability is honest only if you account for the full picture: it takes around 18 to 24 months to mature, the roots must be dug, washed, peeled and dried, and dry recovery from fresh roots is low. Many so called assured buyback offers around Shatavari are mis-sold, with costly planting material pushed on a promise that is later not honoured or the rate is slashed on quality grounds. Do not plant on a verbal promise. Get a written agreement naming the buyer, the dry root price per kg, the quality and moisture standard, and the quantity. Independently confirm with a real processor or established mandi for medicinal roots that they are buying. If you cannot verify a buyer, do not commit money on a two year crop.