Mentha (Pudina / Mint) Cultivation in Punjab
Punjab is the 2nd-largest producer of Mentha (Pudina / Mint) in India. Mentha (Pudina / Mint) (पुदीना) here is a cash crop crop with a Summer (Sow: Jan-Feb, Harvest: May-Jun; 3 cuts/year) season (Summer (Sow: Jan-Feb, Harvest: May-Jun; 3 cuts/year)). The prices above reflect wholesale rates at Punjab's regulated APMC mandis; the actual rate you get depends on grade, moisture and the day's arrivals.
Mentha (Pudina / Mint) Price Trend in Punjab
Mentha (Pudina / Mint) has no MSP, so its Punjab 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 Mentha (Pudina / Mint) in Punjab
Sell at your nearest APMC mandi - major ones include Amritsar Grain Market, Ludhiana APMC, Bathinda Mandi, Patiala Mandi, Moga 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 Punjab. Use a Kisan Credit Card for storage finance to sell in the lean season.
Government Support for Punjab Mentha (Pudina / Mint) Farmers
Punjab Mentha (Pudina / Mint) growers can use PM Kisan income support, crop insurance, and irrigation subsidies (drip, solar pump). See everything on the Subsidy Finder.