The farmers of the country are now paying attention to the cash crop, leaving traditional farming. Some such farmers have now started cultivating Jojoba. It is a plant of foreign origin. It is also known as Hohoba. Jojoba is in great demand in the international market. Its cultivation has also been started in India too. This crop occurs in most desert areas. Rajasthan is a state in India where the farmers earn millions annually through the crop.
The main purpose of cultivation of Jojoba is to extract oil from its seeds. Its oil demand is very high in the market. The price of this oil is around Rs 7000 per liter. O oil is used in face and skin moisturizer, shampoo-conditioner, hair oil, lipstick, anti-aging and sun care products. Not only this, it is also used on a large scale in making chemicals and medicines.
How to cultivate Jojoba?
Jojoba is a bushes or small tree with several stems. It also grows in desert areas. This tree is 8 to 19 feet long. There is no need to worry more farmers for its cultivation. On a little irrigation, Jojoba plants start growing. Jojoba plants also grow in sandy soil. These plants have no need for any kind of fertilizer. Overall, areas where there is a huge water crisis. In those areas also, you can make a hefty reduction by cultivating Jojoba. There is also a new hope for farmers in the desert and barren land. Due to its benefits, unknown farmers can earn bumper by growing it at very low cost.
Age of plant more than 100 years
Jojoba’s demand is increasing rapidly worldwide. Therefore, its prices also get good. You can remove about 10 liters of oil from 20 kg of Jojoba. If you plant this tree once, you can earn at least 100 years.