Since the beginning of time, people in Nepal have grown oranges for their own consumption. However, as farmers become more aware of the potential cash crop, they are beginning to grow orange. There are numerous opportunities for commercial orange cultivation in mountainous areas, yet Nepal only has a few farms that cultivate oranges and one of them is KISHAN AGRO FARM, NAGARKOT.
Orange (Citrus plant) is grown under both subtropical and tropical conditions. Dry and arid conditions, coupled with distinct summer and winter having low rainfall are most favorable for the growth of the sweet orange. Rainfall seems to be unimportant if irrigation is provided but atmospheric humidity exerts a great influence. The orange farming can be grown on a wide range of soils from clay to very light sands, with ph ranging from 6.0 to 8.0. The tree is particularly sensitive to high concentrations of salts and can not stand water logging.
Orange trees are grown at altitudes between 600 and 1,400 meters in Nepal. Orange tree are beautiful plant which not only gives good look for our garden it also gives fruits. In Nepal 80 percent of the total population depends on agriculture for their livelihood, which means orange farming can be better option for a farmer to grow as a cash crop. The country's mid-hill region is a key location for the commercial production of oranges. so this is the major cause behind the attraction towards this farming. Orange farming can help for employment, income, living standard and growth in socio-economic status of farmers. So this are the main importance of orange farming.
Orange is commonly grown citrus fruit in Nagarkot. Climate of Nagarkot is very suitable for good production of orange. We thought of growing orange professionally so we could take advantage of nature.
Our farm is located at Changunarayan municipality ward no 6. Nagarkot. We have total 400 adult trees which are capable to produce orange.
Our farm is open for farm visitors. We have noticed fresh fruits lovers come to visit farm, buy products directly from farm. Which is very good sign for the farmers.
Our farm is selected by the changunarayan municipality as a sample orange garden.
We hope you to visit our farm soon.
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