Poppy Seed (Khus Khus) Cultivation in Rajasthan
Rajasthan is the 3rd-largest producer of Poppy Seed (Khus Khus) in India. Poppy Seed (Khus Khus) (खसखस / पोस्ता) here is a spice crop with a Rabi (Sow: Oct-Nov, Harvest: Feb-Mar) - licensed crop season (Rabi (Sow: Oct-Nov, Harvest: Feb-Mar) - licensed crop). The prices above reflect wholesale rates at Rajasthan's regulated APMC mandis; the actual rate you get depends on grade, moisture and the day's arrivals.
Poppy Seed (Khus Khus) Price Trend in Rajasthan
Poppy Seed (Khus Khus) has no MSP, so its Rajasthan 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 Poppy Seed (Khus Khus) in Rajasthan
Sell at your nearest APMC mandi - major ones include Jaipur Krishi Upaj Mandi, Jodhpur APMC, Kota Grain Market, Bikaner Mandi, Sri Ganganagar 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 Rajasthan. Use a Kisan Credit Card for storage finance to sell in the lean season.
Government Support for Rajasthan Poppy Seed (Khus Khus) Farmers
Rajasthan Poppy Seed (Khus Khus) growers can use PM Kisan income support, crop insurance, and irrigation subsidies (drip, solar pump). See everything on the Subsidy Finder.