Lemongrass (Cymbopogon) Cultivation in Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand is the 4th-largest producer of Lemongrass (Cymbopogon) in India. Lemongrass (Cymbopogon) (नींबू घास) here is a medicinal crop crop with a Year-round (3-4 cuts/year; perennial) season (Year-round (3-4 cuts/year; perennial)). The prices above reflect wholesale rates at Uttarakhand's regulated APMC mandis; the actual rate you get depends on grade, moisture and the day's arrivals.
Lemongrass (Cymbopogon) Price Trend in Uttarakhand
Lemongrass (Cymbopogon) has no MSP, so its Uttarakhand price is fully market-driven by local supply and demand. Prices dip at peak harvest arrivals and recover in the off-season - track the daily rate and time your sale.
Where to Sell Lemongrass (Cymbopogon) in Uttarakhand
Sell at your nearest APMC mandi - major ones include Dehradun Mandi. Compare rates across 2-3 mandis the same day, grade and clean your produce for 15-20% higher bids, and register on eNAM to reach buyers beyond Uttarakhand. Use a Kisan Credit Card for storage finance to sell in the lean season.
Government Support for Uttarakhand Lemongrass (Cymbopogon) Farmers
Uttarakhand Lemongrass (Cymbopogon) growers can use PM Kisan income support, crop insurance, and irrigation subsidies (drip, solar pump). See everything on the Subsidy Finder.