India is a land of extraordinary contrasts, where ancient traditions meet modern innovation, and natural wonders coexist with vibrant cities.
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Crop/Spice |
Top Districts |
Season |
Remarks |
|
Wheat |
Bareilly, Sitapur, Shahjahanpur |
Rabi |
Largest wheat-producing state |
|
Rice |
Varanasi, Ballia, Ghazipur |
Kharif |
Grown in rainfed and irrigated zones |
|
Sugarcane |
Meerut, Bijnor, Saharanpur |
Annual |
Backbone of sugar industry |
|
Potato |
Farrukhabad, Etawah, Agra |
Rabi |
Stored in cold storages |
|
Turmeric |
Azamgarh, Jaunpur, Ballia |
Kharif |
Small scale but high quality |
|
Coriander |
Jhansi, Mahoba |
Rabi |
Often intercropped |
|
Chilli |
Bhadohi, Mirzapur, Sonbhadra |
Kharif |
Both fresh and dry marketed |
|
Tulsi & Lemongrass |
Lucknow, Bahraich, Hardoi |
Year-round |
Used in Ayurvedic & cosmetic industries |