Mazenta Agro Somajiguda, Hyderabad, Telangana

Wheat cultivation in India traditionally been dominated by the northern region of India. The northern states of Punjab and Haryana Plains in India have been prolific wheat producers. While this cereal grass has been studied carefully in the past, recent years of painstaking research by India's finest scientific talent has paid off with the development of distinctly superior varieties of Durum Wheat. Next to rice, wheat is the most important food-grain of India and is the staple food of millions of Indians, particularly in the northern and north-western parts of the country. It is rich in proteins, vitamins and carbohydrates and provides balanced food. India is the fourth largest producer of wheat in the world after Russia, the USA and China and accounts for 8.7 per cent of the world’s total production of wheat. Indian wheat is largely a soft/medium hard, medium protein, white bread wheat, somewhat similar to U.S. hard white wheat. Wheat grown in central and western India is typically hard, with high protein and high gluten content. India also produces around 1.0-1.2 million tons of durum wheat, mostly in the state of Madhya Pradesh. Most Indian durum is not marketed separately due to segregation problems in the market yards. However, some quantities are purchased by the private trade at a price premium, mainly for processing of higher value/branded products. Health Benefits of Wheat:  Controls Obesity    Improves body metabolism    Reduces Chronic Inflammation    Prevents Gallstones    Protects Against Coronary Diseases

Africa is the original home of watermelon, and the fruit has likely existed since pre-historic times in the regions known today as Namibia and Bostwana. Indeed, it’s an ancient fruit with deep roots in history—according to the book, “High-Tech Micropropagation,” remnants of the fruit were found as hieroglyphs on Egyptian tombs over 4,000 years ago. Watermelon seeds were also found in a cave in Hang-Zhou, China circa 3,000 BC. When and how watermelon arrived to India is not precisely known, though the fruit likely existed there since ancient times, even before it migrated to China. In 2011, the world’s largest producers of watermelon were China, Iran, Turkey, Brazil, and the United States, respectively. India ranked 28th, producing approximately 375,000 metric tonnes in the same year—put in perspective, this amount accounted for a mere .38 percent of the world’s consumption. The basic seed of parental lines should be obtained from the institute/university where from the hybrid have been developed. Health Benefits From Carrot:  Watermelons are the perfect example of a food that can help you stay hydrated.    The watermelon contains fiber, which encourages a healthy digestive tract and helps keep you regular.    Watermelons may be helpful in reducing the risk of cancer through their antioxidant properties.    The watermelon probably originated in the Kalahari Desert in Africa.

Tomato is one of the most important protective food crops of India. It is grown in 0.458 M ha area with 7.277 M mt production and 15.9 mt/ha productivity. The major tomato producing states are Bihar, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, Orissa, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and West Bengal. In West Bengal, tomato is grown over an area of 43,600 ha with the production 0.588 M mt and productivity of 13.6 mt/ha. Tomato is rich source of vitamins A, C, potassium, minerals and fibers. Tomatoes are used in the preparation of soup, salad, pickles, ketchup, puree, sauces and also consumed as a vegetable in many other ways. India is the world's largest producer, consumer and exporter of chilies in the world. India also has the largest area under chilies in the world. Chilies are the most common spice cultivated in India. It is estimated that India produced 1060345 tons of dry chili from an area of 8, 84,183 hectares in 2003-04. Chilies are valued principally for their high pungency and color. Almost all the states of India produce the crop. The Indian Chilli growing states are Andhra Pradesh (46%), Karnataka (15%), Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Orissa, West Bengal, Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu. Indian Chilli can be grown during the entire year at one or the other partof the country. However, the major arrival season extends from February to April. Health Benefits From Tomatoes:  Tomatoes are one of the lowest-calorie fruits.    Tomatoes also contain high amounts of vitamin A, C and even Vitamin K.    Tomatoes can reduce the amount of damage done to your body by smoking cigarettes or inhaling second hand smoke.    Tomatoes contain high amounts of lycopene, an antioxidant that has repeatedly shown scientists its ability to ward off cancers, fight aging, and stave off other degenerative diseases.

Helianthus annuus, the common sunflower, is a large annual forb of the genus Helianthus grown as a crop for its edible oil and edible fruits. This sunflower species is also used as bird food, as livestock forage, and in some industrial applications. The plant was first domesticated in the Americas. Wild Helianthus annuus is a widely branched annual plant with many flower heads. The domestic sunflower, however, often possesses only a single large inflorescence atop an unbranched stem. The name sunflower may derive from the flower's head's shape, which resembles the sun, or from the impression that the blooming plant appears to slowly turn its flower towards the sun as the latter moves across the sky on a daily basis. Sunflower is one of the important crops in India's oil seed production that has contributed to rapid growth in oilseed production during late eighties and early 1990s. Sunflower is the oil of preference among the consumers' world over due to its health appeal and in India too, sunflower oil is the largest selling oil in the branded oil segment. Sunflower is also a crop of choice for farmers due to its wider adaptability, high yield potential, shorter duration and profitability. The crop, during mid nineties, was cultivated in nearly 2.5 Mn Ha (Million Hectare) contributing to 2 Mn MT of sunflower seed production in the country. Sunflower oil is healthy and natural edible oil known for its light and odorless characters. Rich in Vitamin E sunflower oil is derived from sunflower seed carrying nearly 45-50% oil content. A native of South Africa and North America sunflower is now grown all over thew world. Health Benefits of Wheat:  Reduces Risk for Heart Disease    Helps to Prevent Cancer Due to High Antioxidant Content    Supports Thyroid Function Through Selenium    Helps Combat Osteoporosis, Bone Loss, and Muscle Cramps    Balances Blood Sugar Levels and Helps Ward off Diabetes

India is world’s leading producer of white rice, accounting for 20 % of overall production. Rice is India’s prominent crop, and staple food for the native population of eastern and southern part of the country. The country has biggest area of fertile land under rice cultivation. Rice is a universal crop and It is grown in all the continents except Antarctica, occupying 150 million ha, producing 573 million tons paddy with an average productivity of 3.83 tonnes/ha. Its cultivation is of immense importance to food security of Asia, where more than 90% of the global rice is produced and consumed. The cultivation of Rice goes as far back as 1500 -800 BC and finds mention in the Yajur Veda. According to historians, rice had been in cultivation in the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas in Northern India, through Burma, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam and Southern China. Rice is the main staple food of more than half the world as well as of India. Features:  Free from unwanted chemicals and foreign materials    Longer shelf life with high yield potential    Tolerant towards stress condition like drought, salinity etc    Fine grain    Tolerant to significant illnesses

Radish is a type of herbaceous plant that belongs to the mustard family. It originates from Southeastern Asia, where cultivation started 2700 years BC. Ancient Egyptians were also fond of radishes. Cultivation of radishes started even before building of pyramids. Radish is equally popular today. It prefers cooler climate and grows quickly under appropriate conditions (enough sun, fertile soil and moisture). People cultivate radish as a source of food. Other than that, radish has application in medicine and in the industry of fuels. The higher productivity in these countries is due to the coverage of maximum area under hybrids where as OP varieties occupied major area in India and pumpkin are being cultivated by resource poor farmers through self-saved seed. The demand of hybrid seed among farmers is increasing because of earliness, uniformity and higher yield which make pumpkin cultivation more profitable than traditional/open pollinated varieties. The basic seed of parental lines should be obtained from the institute/university where from the hybrid have been developed. Health Benefits From Tomatoes:  Radish contains dietary fibers and minerals such as potassium, calcium, magnesium, copper and manganese.    Radish is rich source of vitamin C and vitamins of the B group.    Radish was used in treatment of kidney stones.    Radish can be used to relieve stomach ache, to facilitate digestion and elimination of the excess body water and to regulate blood pressure.

  The pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata Poir.), is an important member of cucurbitace family and is grown extensively during kharif (monsoon) and summer season across India, for tender and immature fruits. Its fruits are consumed in cooked form and also used for preparation of sweets. The fruit juice, flowers, young stem and leaves have many medicinal values.India is the second largest producer of pumpkin in the world after China (5.768 million tones). The higher productivity in these countries is due to the coverage of maximum area under hybrids where as OP varieties occupied major area in India and pumpkin are being cultivated by resource poor farmers through self-saved seed. The demand of hybrid seed among farmers is increasing because of earliness, uniformity and higher yield which make pumpkin cultivation more profitable than traditional/open pollinated varieties. The basic seed of parental lines should be obtained from the institute/university where from the hybrid have been developed. Health Benefits From Tomatoes:  Pumpkins contain potassium and Vitamin A.    Pumpkin seed oil is full of phytoestrogens, which research shows are beneficial for preventing hypertension.    Pumpkin seeds are rich in tryptophan, the amino acid that contributes to post-Thanksgiving dinner sleepiness, says Virgin.    The antioxidants vitamin C, vitamin E, and beta-carotene (all of which are found in pumpkin) have been shown to support eye health and prevent degenerative damage.

The potato is a starchy, tuberous crop from the perennial nightshade Solanum tuberosum. The word "potato" may refer either to the plant itself or to the edible tuber. In the Andes, where the species is indigenous, there are some other closely related cultivated potato species. Potatoes were introduced outside the Andes region approximately four centuries ago, and have since become an integral part of much of the world's food supply. It is the world's fourth-largest food crop, following maize, wheat, and rice. The green leaves and green skins of tubers exposed to the light are toxic. The potato reached India in the late 16th and early 17th centuries, most likely aboard ships from Portugal. Today, India ranks as the world's third largest potato producing nation, with production in 2007 of around 26 million tonnes. Potato varieties suited to the country's climate - hot summers and short winters - are grown on the Indo-Gangetic plain during the short winter days from October to March, while some year-round production takes place in relatively high altitude areas in the south. Health Benefits From Potato:  Potatoes may help lower blood pressure for several reasons.    The B6 vitamins in potatoes are critical to maintaining neurological health.    Vitamin C can help prevent everything from scurvy to the common cold, and potatoes are full of this nutrient.    The largest health benefit offered by potatoes is how they can help with digestion due to their high fiber content.    Potatoes can help restore electrolyte balance.

The common name of pea (Pisum sativum) is also known as ‘Dry Pea’ and it is called ‘Matar’ in India. Field pea is one of the most popular food crops in the world as it is very nutritious and its cultivation is also easy. Pea usually grows in the cold areas of the world unlike the other major pulses of the world. But they have a universal appeal, as they are required in all over the world for consumption. Pea pulse is generally comes in two colors, i.e. green and yellow. According to FAO statistics, India is one of the largest producers of field pea in the world and stands at the 5th place in the list of major field pea producers next to France. The Indian production contributes to around 7% in the world’s total produce with the production figures of 7.8 lakh tonnes. Uttar Pradesh is a major field pea producing state in India producing about 60% of the country’s produce. The other major pea producing state in India is Madhya Pradesh. Soils rich in organic matter with good drainage capacity are ideal for ginger cultivation. Best suitable soils for ginger production are sandy or clayey loam, red loam and lateritic loam soils. Drainage is absolutely necessary for the prevention of disease incidence. Ginger should not be grown in the same site year-after-year. Health Benefits From Pea:  Peas are low fat but high everything else.    Peas contain high amounts of a health-protective polyphenol called coumestrol.    Anti-aging, strong immune system, and high energy    The high fiber content in peas improves bowel health and peristalsis.    One serving of peas contains as much as Vitamin C as two large apples, more fibre than a slice of wholemeal bread, and more thiamine than a pint of whole meal.

Onion (Allium cepa L) is extremely important vegetable crop not only for internal consumption but also as highest foreign exchange earner among the fruits and vegetables. It occupies an area of 1064 thousand ha, with production of 15118 thousand tons. The export of onion during 2011 -12 was 13,09,863.26 thousand tons with a value of Rs 1,722.85 crores. India is the second largest onion growing country in the world. Indian onions are famous for their pungency and are available round the year. Indian onions has two crop cycles, first harvesting starts in November to January and the second harvesting from January to May. There is a sizeable increase in acreage and production of onion in India.In terms of area,there is an increase from 768 thousand ha in 2006-07 to 1064 thousand ha in 2010-11, while in terms of production it has increased from 10,847.00 to 15,118.00 thousand tons. Health Benefits From Onion:  The phytochemicals in onions along with their vitamin C help improve immunity.    Onions contain chromium, which assists in regulating blood sugar.    Onions scavenge free radicals, thereby reducing your risk of developing gastric ulcers.    Onions have antibiotic, antiseptic, antimicrobial and carminative properties to help you stay away from infections.

Mustard and rapeseed (canola) is the third largest vegetable oil traded in the world, next to soyabean and palm oil. A genetically modified variety of rapeseed (Brassica sps.) that was developed by Canadian plant breeders specifically for its nutritional qualities and its low level of saturated fat is known as Canola, which is a short form of “Canadian oil”. Rapeseed oil reported to be used as a marine and industrial lubricant during World War II and consequently, the market for rapeseed oil plummeted in the post war period. Production of rapeseed has been rising rather steeply during the past two decades and has outpaced the production of other oilseeds including peanut, cottonseed and sunflower. Rapeseed and mustard can be cultivated in both tropical as well as temperate climates. Its growth is most vigorous in temperatures between 10°C and 30°C with an optimum temperature of around 20°C. Seed oil formation is optimum at a temperature of 10°C to 15°C. The crop is very sensitive to high temperatures as well as for frost at the time of flowering. Crop growth is healthy at a rainfall of 350-550 mm. Economic Importance:  Seed: Rapeseed and mustard is grown for its oil rich seeds. Apart from extracting oil, seeds are also used directly in the preparation of almost all Indian curries particularly in a process called “tadka”    Oil: Well-developed rapeseed seed contains 40 to 44% of edible oil.    Meal: Seed extract after recovering oil is used as a feed.

Maize is mainly a rainfed kharif crop which is sown just before the onset of monsoon and is harvested after retreat of the monsoon. In Tamil Nadu it is a rabi crop and is sown a few weeks before the onset of winter rainy season in Sept. and Oct. It requires 50-100 cm of rainfall and it cannot be grown in areas of more than 100 cm rainfall. Fertile well-drained alluvial or red loams free from coarse materials and rich in nitrogen are the best soils for its successful growth. Well drained plains are best suited for its cultivation, although it grows in some hilly areas also. The cultivation of maize in India is characterised by inter-culture i.e. along with and in pulses, vegetables and oil seeds. The leafy stalk of the plant produces separate pollen and ovuliferous inflorescences or ears, which are fruits, yielding kernels (often erroneously called seeds). Maize kernels are often used in cooking as a starch. Health Benefits of Wheat:  Aside from containing varying amounts of water, corn is mainly composed of carbohydrates, and has small amounts of protein and fat.    Like all cereal grains, corn is primarily composed of carbs.    Corn contains a fair amount of fiber.    Corn is a decent source of protein.    Corn may contain a fair amount of several vitamins and minerals.

Sorghum bicolor, commonly called sorghum and also known as great millet, durra, jowari, or milo, is a grass species cultivated for its grain, which is used for food, both for animals and humans, and for ethanol production. Sorghum originated in northern Africa, and is now cultivated widely in tropical and subtropical regions. Sorghum is the world's fifth most important cereal crop after rice, wheat, maize and barley. Jowar is grown both as kharif as well as a rabi crop. As a kharif crop, it grows well in areas having mean monthly temperature of 26°C to 33°C. Among the different kinds of cereal crops in India, jowar occupies a major prominence. Besides being a staple diet for the poorer section of the society, it is also used for animal feed and industrial raw materials. Different parts of the country have the potential to have this important cereal crop grown, which is also a major product of agriculture in many other countries. Since it can grow in semi arid climates, where other crops do not have a chance of growing, this crop has been grown in these areas. Requiring semi arid climatic conditions, the jowar crop has proved to be a good agricultural practice in the country. In comparison to other cereal food items, jowar has a significant value. Health Benefits of Wheat:  Low in saturated fat    No choresterol    No sugar    High in manganese    Prevent heart failure

The calabash, bottle gourd, or white-flowered gourd, Lagenaria siceraria, also known by many other names that include: opo squash, long melon, suzza melon, New Guinea bean and Tasmania bean is a vine grown for its fruit, which can either be harvested young and used as a vegetable, or harvested mature, dried, and used as a bottle, utensil, or pipe. The fresh fruit has a light-green smooth skin and a white flesh. Bottle gourd is a very important crop in India. The fruit in green stage and leaves with stem are used as vegetable. The hard shell of the fruit is used for different purpose. The seed is sown from January to end of February for summer crops. June – July for rainy season crop in the plains and April in the hills. Layout is ring and basin used. Health Benefits From Gourd:  Bottle gourd juice has a cooling effect on your body and keeps your body hydrated especially during summers.    Bottle gourd juice is widely used for weight loss.    Bottle gourd is rich in dietary fibre, both, soluble and insoluble. Hence, it helps in curing constipation, flatulence and even piles. It is also easy to digest.

Ginger is one of the oldest known spices in the world. Botanical name of ginger is Zingiber officinale. India is the largest producer of ginger in the world. India ranks first among dry ginger producers also. Other major producers of ginger in the world are West Indies, Brazil, China, Japan and Indonesia. Major ginger production centers in India are Kerala, Orissa, Andhra Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Meghalaya and West Bengal. Ginger of commerce is the dried underground stem of the herbaceous tropical plant grown as an annual. The whole plant is refreshingly aromatic and the underground rhizome, raw or processed, is valued as spice. Ginger is a slender perennial herb, 30-50 cm tall with palmately branched rhizome bearing leafy shoots. The leafy shoot is a pseudostem formed by leaf sheath and bears 8 to 12 distichous leaves. Soils rich in organic matter with good drainage capacity are ideal for ginger cultivation. Best suitable soils for ginger production are sandy or clayey loam, red loam and lateritic loam soils. Drainage is absolutely necessary for the prevention of disease incidence. Ginger should not be grown in the same site year-after-year. Health Benefits From Ginger:  Ginger is recommended for the treatment of ovarian cancer.    Ginger Can Treat Many Forms of Nausea, Especially Morning Sickness.    Ginger May Reduce Muscle Pain and Soreness    Ginger Can Help Treat Chronic Indigestion    Ginger May Lower Cholesterol Levels

Cotton is a type of flowering plant that belongs to the mallow family. Cultivation of cotton started approximately 7000 years ago in Mexico and in India and Pakistan. Out of roughly 43 species of cotton, only four are cultivated on a large scale. Cotton grows in tropical and subtropical parts of Asia, Africa, Australia and America. People cultivate cotton because of the seed that represent valuable source of fibers and oil. Each year, around 25 million tons of cotton are produced in the 70 countries around the world. International cotton trade is 12 billion dollars worth business. China is the greatest manufacturer of cotton in the world. Cotton is the most important fibre crop not only of India but of the entire world. It provides the basic raw material (cotton fibre) to cotton textile industry. Its seed (binola) is used in vanaspati industry and can also be used as part of fodder for milch cattle to get better milk.  Cotton propagates via seed. Harvest takes place 180 to 200 days after planting.    Cotton fibers are used in the medical industry for the manufacture of bandages, cotton swabs and tents.    Cotton oil extracted from the seed is used as vegetable oil in the human diet.    Cottonseed meal (leftovers of seed after extraction of the oil) is used as food for animals.

BOTANICAL NAME: Capsicum annum L., Capsicum frutescens L.   Other Names: Hindi : Lal mirch Bengali : Lanka, Lankamorich Gujarati : Marcha Kannada : Mensina kai Malayalam : Mulaku Marathi : Mirchi Oriya : Lanka Punjabi : Lalmirch Tamil : Milagay Telugu : Mirapa kaya Urdu : Lalmirch   The origin of chilies is believed to be as old as 7000 B.C. used in Mexico. Chilies were grown and cultivated from 3500 BC. Mexicans used it to spice up their food. Chili was brought to the rest of the world by Christopher Columbus who discovered America in 1493. Christopher had set from Spain to reach India to bring spices such as pepper back to his country. Christopher not only mistook America for India, but also mistook chili as the black pepper. That is how the chili got the name ‘chile pepper.’ He took chile pepper back to Spain where it became a very famous spice. India is the world's largest producer, consumer and exporter of chilies in the world. India also has the largest area under chilies in the world. Chilies are the most common spice cultivated in India. It is estimated that India produced 1060345 tons of dry chili from an area of 8, 84,183 hectares in 2003-04. Chilies are valued principally for their high pungency and color. Almost all the states of India produce the crop. The Indian Chilli growing states are Andhra Pradesh (46%), Karnataka (15%), Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Orissa, West Bengal, Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu. Indian Chilli can be grown during the entire year at one or the other partof the country. However, the major arrival season extends from February to April. Health Benefits From Chili:  Capsaicin is used for treatment for many diseases like arthritis.    When chilly is eaten, it makes the brain to release endorphins, a natural painkiller present in the body.    Chilly contains lots of vitamin A, vitamin B, and vitamin C    Sore throat, varicose ulcers, and laryngitis can be cured by using antibacterial chilly.    Chilly helps cure many diseases like blood pleasure, insomnia, hay fever, flu.

BOTANICAL NAME: Brassica oleracea   Name: Cauliflower   Cauliflower is a cool-season crop and a descendant of the common cabbage. It is more difficult to than its relatives because it does not tolerate the heat or cold as well. For this reason, cauliflower is usually grown commercially. If you plant to attempt growing cauliflower in the home garden, it requires consistently cool temperatures with temperatures in the 60s. Otherwise, it prematurely “button”—form small button-size heads—rather than forming one, nice white head. Cauliflower is often considered one of the healthiest foods on earth- and there is good reason why. With its rich supply of health-promoting phytochemicals, high level of anti-inflammatory compounds, and ability to ward off cancer, heart disease, brain disease, and even weight gain- it seems there isn’t much cauliflower can’t do. Health Benefits From Cauliflower:  Reduces Cancer Risk    Fights Inflammation    Decreases Risk for Heart Disease & Brain Disorders    Provides High Levels of Vitamins and Minerals (especially important Vitamin C and Vitamin K)    Improves Digestion and Detoxification

Carrots is one of those vegetables that is most consumed and always the pricey one in the market. That makes it a very good candidate for a kitchen garden. Daucus Carota, as it is called botanically, is a root vegetable consumed for its swollen tap root. While we are familiar with orange colored ones, there are several colors like Red, White, Yellow and purple. There are also different shapes. In India, the regular orange carrots and the long red carrots are quite popular. In the northern states of India, different varieties of carrots seems to be present. The higher productivity in these countries is due to the coverage of maximum area under hybrids where as OP varieties occupied major area in India and pumpkin are being cultivated by resource poor farmers through self-saved seed. The demand of hybrid seed among farmers is increasing because of earliness, uniformity and higher yield which make pumpkin cultivation more profitable than traditional/open pollinated varieties. The basic seed of parental lines should be obtained from the institute/university where from the hybrid have been developed. Health Benefits From Carrot:  Prevention of Heart Disease    Blood Pressure    Immune Booster    Digestion  Prevents Cancer

BOTANICAL NAME: Brassica oleracea var. capitata Cabbage is a hardy, leafy vegetable full of vitamins. It can be difficult to grow; it only likes cool temperatures, and it can be a magnet for some type of pests. By planning your growing season and providing diligent care, you may have two successful crops in one year, both spring and fall. Many varieties are available to suit both your growing conditions and taste preferences. Cabbage is one of the most popular winter vegetables grown in India. It is cultivated in 0.245 M ha with the total production of 5.617 M mt and average productivity of 22.9 mt/ha. The major cabbage producing states are Uttar Pradesh, Orissa, Bihar, Assam, West Bengal, Maharashtra and Karnataka. Among these states West Bengal contributes 1.929 M mt of cabbage from 65,000 ha area with an average productivity of 29.6 mt/ha. Cabbage is used as salad, boiled vegetable and dehydrated vegetable as well as in cooked curries and pickles. Cabbage is rich in minerals and vitamins A, B1, B2 and C. Chilies are valued principally for their high pungency and color. Almost all the states of India produce the crop. The Indian Chilli growing states are Andhra Pradesh (46%), Karnataka (15%), Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Orissa, West Bengal, Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu. Indian Chilli can be grown during the entire year at one or the other partof the country. However, the major arrival season extends from February to April. Health Benefits From Cabbage:  Fresh, dark green-leafy cabbage is incredibly nutritious    Fresh cabbage is an excellent source of natural antioxidant, vitamin C.    Cabbage is a very good source of vitamin K.    Cancer prevention

Scientific Name – Solanum melongenaOrigin – Southern and Eastern AsiaOther Names – Baingan (Hindi), Vankaya (Telugu), Kathirikai (Tamil), Vazhuthanaga (Malayalam), Badanekai (Kannada), Ringan (Gujarati), Vaangi (Marathi), and Bengun (Bengali) Brinjal, also known as Eggplant or बैंगन / بینگن is high on nutrients and should be included in your weekly diet. It has good taste if cooked into a proper recipe and can prevent cancer, lower cholesterol. Brinjal has no fat and its high fiber content which makes it suitable for people who wants to shed some weight. It is also rich in minerals, boasting a large quantity of potassium, magnesium, calcium and phosphorous. Brinjals also prevent brain damage as it contains phytonutrients that can protect your cell membranes and also boost memory function, aid in transferring messages from one part of your body to another. Health Benefits of Brinjal:  Eating brinjals roasted on fire after putting some salt into it cures excessive phlegm and wind humor of the body.    Soup made up of brinjal and tomato increases the appetite and helps in digestion.    Eating soft brinjal after baking it on fire and with raw sugar on empty stomach in the morning, cures the enlarged spleen due to malaria.    The use of brinjal destroys the kidney stones in its initial stage.    If brinjal is taken in its mashed form or as soup with asafoetida and garlic, it cures flatulation.

Okra is better known by its common name as ladys finger or Gumbo. This high fiber vegetable is known for its high soluble and insoluble fiber content. This vegetable is usually used in many recipes and is also a part of many nutritional diets, as it is beneficial to the heart. Okra is better known by its common name as lady’s finger or gumbo and popularly called ‘Bhindi‘ in Hindi, ‘Bendakaya‘ in Telugu, ‘Vendakkai‘ in Tamil, ‘Vendakai‘ in Malayalam, ‘Bende‘ in Kannada, ‘Bhinda‘ in Gujarati, ‘Bhendi‘ in Marathi and ‘Dherash‘ in Bengali. This high fiber vegetable is known for its high soluble and insoluble fiber content. This high fiber vegetable is known for its high soluble and insoluble fiber content. This vegetable is usually used in many recipes and is also a part of many nutritional diets as it is highly beneficial. Okra has high fiber, vitamins C and K, and folate content as well as calcium and potassium. It also contains niacin (vitamin B3), thiamine (vitamin B1), vitamin B6, magnesium, manganese, beta-carotene and lutein. In addition, it has powerful antioxidant properties. Health Benefits From Okra/ladies finger:  High fiber content    Okra is known to aid in prevention of diabetes.    Folates present in Okra reduce the neural tube defects in a new born baby.    Vitamin K is a co-factor in blood-clotting process and also plays a major role in strengthening the bones in our body.    Asthma can also be treated by including Okra/ lady fingers in your meals.

Beetroot a biennial plant is a native to Southern Europe. It has dense, elongated goosefoot shaped, glossy, mid-green leaves with bright red veins and dark red stalks originating from the root. Leaves are olive green on the upper surface sometimes red on both sides if kept in bright light Its root is a tap-root, which is edible and pushes deeply in the ground. Roots can be round shaped, cylindrical or tapered. Their colour can be white, yellow or red according to the colour of the flesh. The leafy tops can also be used as a tasty spinach substitute.First and foremost benefits of beets is that reduces blood pressure due to its high nitrate content. Those who have high BP can take this on a regular basis and see good results. Beets are low in calories but contains many essential vitamin and minerals. Consuming beets regularly also improves blood flow in the body especially to the brain. Beets are also rich in anti oxidants which help to reduce blood sugar and improve insulin sensitivity. Beetroot is good for your skin, hair and overall health. It detoxifies your blood and helps heal pimples. With regular intake it gives a radiant glow to your skin and also reduces aging. Beetroot is high in fiber and so is good for people trying to manage their weight.The basic seed of parental lines should be obtained from the institute/university where from the hybrid have been developed.Health Benefits From Beetroot : If you constantly suffer from indigestion, have beetroot juice regularly. Studies say that it cleanses your intestines and make sure they function properly. Containing carotenoids like zeaxanthin and lutein, the juice is said to be good for the eyes. Increase your energy levels with beetroot juice. It is also said to make sure your body reacts well to exercises. Reduce high blood pressure levels by have a cup of beetroot juice daily.

Cultivation Type : Organic

Color : Dark-Red

Packaging Type : Jute Bag, Plastic Bag

Feature : Good In Taste, Healthy

Packaging Size : 10-20kg

   Main Name: Pearl Millet    Biological Name: Pennisetum glaucum    Names in Other Languages: Grano (Spanish), Type de graine (French), Bajra (Hindi), Kamboo (Tamil & Malayalam), Sajjalu (Telugu), Bajri (Marathi, Gujarati), Bajra (Bengali, Oriya, Punjabi & Urdu) It is cultivated in countries of Africa and the Indian subcontinent since prehistoric times. Pearl millets, earlier known as ‘bird food’, come in several delicious flavours. What is unique about this cereal is that it may be as creamy as mashed potatoes or as fluffy as rice. In India, pearl millets are regarded as one of the major sources of dietary energy and nutritional security for poor farmers and consumers. Apart from offering excellent taste, these millets contain essential mineral and nutrients, which provide the body with a variety of advantages. Health Benefits of Pearl Millet:  Good source of energy    Promotes heart health    Helps digestion    Helps prevent cancer    Possess anti-diabetic effect