u/WriteForce

I have this small plot of land, like 200 square yards, and i wanna turn it into somthing useful. im in telangana india and i been reading alot about intercropping which is when u grow diffrent plants together in layers so they help each other out.

my plan is to grow 5 things at the same time:

moringa trees as the tall canopy layer
lemongrass in rows between the trees
stevia in the shady spots under the trees
tulsi along the borders
ashwagandha in the sunny dry corner

My idea is all 3 layers earn money at diffrent times so ur never waiting too long with zero income. Tulsi and lemongrass start paying in like 3-4 months. Ashwagandha takes 6-7. moringa starts properly around month 8-10 but then it keeps going for years.

Som rough numbers i found… stevia dry leaf can fetch rs 80-150 per kg, ashwagandha root is rs 300-500 per kg, and moringa leaf powder goes upto rs 400/kg if u process it urself. on a plot this small i think i can make somewhere between 60k to 1 lakh in year one if i do it right.

where i need guidance… where do i even start??

Should i hire a herbologist to tell me which varities of each plant work best for my soil and climate? and do i also need a soil culture specialist to test the ground before i plant anything? or is that overkill for a plot this tiny?? like is it worth spending money on consultants before i even know if this will work

also any tips on:
where to find buyers for herbs in hyderabad
whether drip irrigation is a must or can i manage with hand watering at this scale
organic certification, is it worth doing from the start or later

any body who has done kitchen farming or herbal farming in AP or telangana pls drop ur experience. total beginner here in all honesty

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