How long until Shatavari roots are ready and what is the dry yield per acre?

Shatavari roots are usually dug around 18 to 24 months after planting, once the tuberous roots are well developed. Fresh root yield per acre can be substantial, but the number you must budget on is dry root weight, which is far lower because drying removes most of the moisture, often leaving only around 15 to 20 percent of fresh weight. Add to that the loss and labour in washing and peeling. So when a promoter quotes a big fresh tonnage, mentally cut it down to dry weight before believing any income figure. Treat all price and yield numbers as ranges that vary by year, quality and buyer, and verify with a local grower and an actual buyer. Because the land is tied up for nearly two years, only plant the area you can afford to wait on.