Poppy Seed (Khus Khus) Cultivation in Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh is the 4th-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 Uttar Pradesh'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 Uttar Pradesh
Poppy Seed (Khus Khus) has no MSP, so its Uttar Pradesh 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 Uttar Pradesh
Sell at your nearest APMC mandi - major ones include Agra Mandi Samiti, Kanpur APMC, Lucknow Mandi Samiti, Varanasi Mandi Parishad, Meerut 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 Uttar Pradesh. Use a Kisan Credit Card for storage finance to sell in the lean season.
Government Support for Uttar Pradesh Poppy Seed (Khus Khus) Farmers
Uttar Pradesh 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.