is palak worth growing near the city, what yield and rate can I expect for the leafy crop
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Palak is a short duration leafy crop that gives several cuttings, so its strength is quick repeated cash rather than one big harvest. Total leaf yield per acre across cuttings can be substantial, but the rate swings daily and is highest when supply is short and lowest during a glut. Near a city like Pune, fresh tender bunches sold quickly fetch a better rate than wilted leaf. Profit per acre can be good for a small grower with steady local demand, but transport and freshness decide it. Because rates are volatile, sell staggered batches rather than all at once. Check your local market rate and ask nearby growers for realistic income rather than assuming peak prices.
Palak near the city is good steady money because it sells in days and you cut again and again. But the rate drops fast when everyone brings palak, so I sell small lots daily rather than dumping a big lot.