Fennel (Saunf) Crop Planner 2026: Sowing Time & Income

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Season	Rabi
Sowing	Oct-Nov
Harvest	Feb-Mar
Main growing states	Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana

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Gross income before costs. Edit the yield to match your field. MSP and mandi price are real and current; bigha varies by state (we use a common value).

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Prices are usually lowest around harvest (Feb & Mar) when everyone sells at once, and highest in the lean season (Dec & Jan). If you can store safely, holding into Dec & Jan often fetches a better rate.

Pattern based on this crop's harvest timing across India. As we record daily mandi prices, exact month-by-month averages will appear here.

Planning your Fennel (Saunf) crop

Fennel (Saunf) (सौंफ) is grown mainly in Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh. It is a Rabi crop, usually sown in Oct-Nov and harvested in Feb-Mar. Today's mandi price is around ₹12,000. Use the planner above to see what your field could earn, then decide where to sell.

Tip: mandi prices are usually lowest right at harvest, when everyone sells at once. If you can store safely, selling a few months into the lean season often fetches a better rate. Track the live Fennel (Saunf) price, watch the weather before sowing and harvesting.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

When should I sow Fennel (Saunf)? +

Fennel (Saunf) is mainly a Rabi crop, usually sown in Oct-Nov and harvested in Feb-Mar. Exact timing depends on your region, variety and the monsoon, so confirm with your local KVK and the live weather forecast.

How much can I earn from one acre of Fennel (Saunf)? +

At a typical yield of about 8 quintal per acre and today's mandi price of ₹12,000 per quintal, one acre gives roughly ₹96,000 of gross income (before costs). Fennel (Saunf) does not have a government MSP, so its price is market-driven. Use the calculator above with your own acreage and yield.

When should I sell Fennel (Saunf)? +

Prices are usually lowest right at harvest when everyone sells at once; if you can store safely, selling a few months into the lean season often fetches a better rate. Compare 2 to 3 mandis and track the daily trend before selling.

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