Agriculture in Bhavnagar District: White onion and cotton of Saurashtra
Bhavnagar is one of Gujarat's notable agricultural districts, best known for white onion and cotton of Saurashtra. Its farmland is fed by Shetrunji and sits on predominantly black & coastal alluvial soil, a combination that favours cotton, groundnut, onion. Unlike a generic state average, Bhavnagar's cropping is shaped by this specific soil-and-water mix, which is why the crops and schemes below are weighted to what actually grows and sells here.
What Grows Best in Bhavnagar
The district's main crops are Cotton, Groundnut, Onion, Wheat. cotton leads the local economy, so Bhavnagar farmers should track the Cotton rate closely and plan sowing, inputs and storage around it. The black & coastal alluvial soil here holds moisture well and suits cotton, soybean, pulses and oilseeds.
Crop Calendar for Bhavnagar (Sowing & Harvest)
Based on Bhavnagar's main crops, here is when to sow and harvest locally. Plan inputs, labour and credit around these windows:
| Crop | Season & Window | Today's Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 🪴 Cotton | Kharif (Sow: Apr-Jun, Pick: Oct-Jan) | ₹8,950/qtl |
| 🥜 Groundnut | Kharif (Sow: Jun-Jul, Harvest: Oct-Nov) | ₹7,000/qtl |
| 🧅 Onion | Kharif (Jun-Jul sow) & Rabi (Oct-Nov sow) | ₹4,300/qtl |
| 🌾 Wheat | Rabi (Sow: Oct-Nov, Harvest: Mar-Apr) | ₹2,600/qtl |
Soil, Water & Irrigation in Bhavnagar
With black & coastal alluvial soil and water from the Shetrunji, the priority for Bhavnagar farmers is matching irrigation to the crop. Drip and sprinkler subsidies and a solar pump can cut water and power costs significantly. A free soil health card tells you exactly which nutrients your black & coastal alluvial plot needs.
Best Way to Sell cotton from Bhavnagar
Since cotton is central to Bhavnagar, time your sale using the live cotton rate. Compare rates at the nearest APMC mandi with the Gujarat price page. Grade and clean produce for a 15-20% premium, and list on eNAM to reach buyers beyond Bhavnagar.
Live Mandi Prices in Bhavnagar Today
These are the crops actually trading in Bhavnagar's markets (Taleja APMC, Mahuva(Station Road) APMC), with today's modal price per quintal:
| Commodity | Min | Max | Modal Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groundnut | ₹4,500 | ₹8,555 | ₹7,112 |
| Sesamum(Sesame,Gingelly,Til) | ₹7,500 | ₹17,320 | ₹11,169 |
| Onion | ₹265 | ₹2,500 | ₹1,269 |
| Castor Seed | ₹5,050 | ₹6,475 | ₹5,765 |
| Black Gram(Urd Beans)(Whole) | ₹6,000 | ₹7,870 | ₹6,935 |
| Wheat | ₹1,300 | ₹2,525 | ₹1,915 |
| Bajra(Pearl Millet/Cumbu) | ₹1,325 | ₹2,515 | ₹1,920 |
| Green Gram(Moong)(Whole) | ₹4,950 | ₹8,155 | ₹6,555 |
Source: Agmarknet daily arrivals for Bhavnagar, Gujarat. Updated daily.
Government Schemes for Bhavnagar Farmers
Farmers in Bhavnagar are eligible for PM Kisan Samman Nidhi, Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, Kisan Credit Card, Soil Health Card Scheme, PM Krishi Sinchayee Yojana, eNAM - National Agriculture Market and more. For Bhavnagar's cotton growers, crop insurance and the soil health card matter most for the black-soil crops here. Apply at the Bhavnagar district agriculture office, a CSC, or online via the Subsidy Finder.