Snake Gourd (Chichinda) Cultivation in Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu is the 2nd-largest producer of Snake Gourd (Chichinda) in India. Snake Gourd (Chichinda) (चिचिंडा / पड़वल) here is a vegetable crop with a Kharif (Sow: Jun-Jul, Harvest: Aug-Nov) season (Kharif (Sow: Jun-Jul, Harvest: Aug-Nov)). The prices above reflect wholesale rates at Tamil Nadu's regulated APMC mandis; the actual rate you get depends on grade, moisture and the day's arrivals.
Snake Gourd (Chichinda) Price Trend in Tamil Nadu
Snake Gourd (Chichinda) has no MSP, so its Tamil Nadu 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 Snake Gourd (Chichinda) in Tamil Nadu
Sell at your nearest APMC mandi - major ones include Koyambedu CMDA Market, Coimbatore APMC, Erode Turmeric Market, Madurai Mandi, Salem 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 Tamil Nadu. Use a Kisan Credit Card for storage finance to sell in the lean season.
Government Support for Tamil Nadu Snake Gourd (Chichinda) Farmers
Tamil Nadu Snake Gourd (Chichinda) growers can use PM Kisan income support, crop insurance, and irrigation subsidies (drip, solar pump). See everything on the Subsidy Finder.