Is beetroot (chukandar) profitable and what yield and price can I expect?

Beetroot is a short duration cool season crop that gives a good tonnage of roots per acre when grown in the right season with proper thinning and soil. The rate varies through the year, generally better in summer when the cool season supply is over and lower at peak winter harvest. Demand from juice shops, salads and the health food trend has helped beetroot near cities. Profit can be decent for a market garden grower, but like all vegetables the price swings, so do not plan on peak rates. Check your local market rate and ask nearby growers for realistic yields and costs before deciding to plant a large area.