Pumpkin Cultivation in Bihar
Bihar is the 4th-largest producer of Pumpkin in India. Pumpkin (कद्दू) here is a vegetable crop with a Summer & Kharif (Sow: Feb-Jun, Harvest: Jun-Nov) season (Summer & Kharif (Sow: Feb-Jun, Harvest: Jun-Nov)). The prices above reflect wholesale rates at Bihar's regulated APMC mandis; the actual rate you get depends on grade, moisture and the day's arrivals.
Pumpkin Price Trend in Bihar
Pumpkin has no MSP, so its Bihar 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 Pumpkin in Bihar
Sell at your nearest APMC mandi - major ones include Patna Gandhi Maidan Market, Muzaffarpur APMC, Gaya Mandi, Bhagalpur 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 Bihar. Use a Kisan Credit Card for storage finance to sell in the lean season.
Government Support for Bihar Pumpkin Farmers
Bihar Pumpkin growers can use PM Kisan income support, crop insurance, and irrigation subsidies (drip, solar pump). See everything on the Subsidy Finder.