SHATAVARICultivation Program
First time in Karnataka state - Large scale medicinal plant farming
Program Overview
Location
Bommagatta, Yarayyana Halli & Jigenahalli, Sandur Taluka, Karnataka
Objective
Promote and educate about medicinal and organic farming
Total Plantation Area
200 Acres of Shatavari
Project Timeline
18 to 24 months
Total Expenditure
₹10,00,000/- (Saplings + Organic Fertilizer + Field coordination)
Expected Output
₹20 Lakh - ₹25 Lakh
✨ Uniqueness: First time in Karnataka state doing Medicinal Plant farming on a large scale
Plant Profile
Asparagaceae
Asparagus Racemosus Wild
Sanskrit: Shatmuli, Satavari
Kannada: Majjige-gedde, Aheru balli
Marathi: Shatavari
Asparagus racemosus
Tropical and subtropical India
Shatavari Cultivation Image
Location: Sandur Taluka, Karnataka
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The Queen of Herbs
"One with hundred roots" - A blessing of nature for mankind
Benefits for Humans
- •Powerful galactagogue - stimulates breast milk secretion
- •Improves lost body weight
- •Natural aphrodisiac
- •Treats dysentery, tuberculosis and diabetes
- •Boosts immunity and energy
- •Supports women's health through all life stages
- •High antioxidant & anti-inflammatory properties
Benefits for Animals
- •Increases milk quantity and quality
- •Removes weakness in animals
- •Boosts immunity
- •Increases fat and protein in milk
- •Reduces hunger period
- •Relieves fatigue and stress
- •Helps animals get pregnant on time
Why Cultivate Shatavari?
The genus Asparagus consists of about 300 species worldwide, with 22 species recorded in India. Asparagus racemosus is widely distributed across tropical Africa, Java, Australia, Sri Lanka, Southern China, and India.
Karnataka State Medicinal Plant Authority (KAMPA) is conserving over 234 species of medicinal plants in the Sandur Forest area, including Asparagus racemosus (Shatavari).
500-800 Tonnes
Annual dry Shatavari roots requirement in India
Cultivation Advantages
Low Water Requirement
Drip irrigation at 4-6 days intervals, then monthly
Pest Resistant
No serious pest or disease noticed
Climate Tolerant
Survives varied conditions, tolerates drought and low temperatures
Soil Adaptability
Lateritic, red loamy, even shallow rocky soils (20-30 cm depth)
Low Maintenance
Less care required after 8 months of plantation
High Profit
2-3 Lakh profit per acre within 18-24 months
Various Stages of Shatavari Growth
Growth Stage 1
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Growth Stage 2
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Growth Stage 3
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Growth Stage 4
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Success Story
Inspiring Farmers Across Maharashtra
Farmer Case Study
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Farmer Case Study
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Farmer Case Study
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Farmer Case Study
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Farmer Case Study
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Sakhubai Gaikwad
75 years | Village Malegaon, Baramati Taluka, Pune
50 Tons
Shatavari Roots Yield
from one acre (2020)
₹5 Lakh
Total Earnings
from one acre
Shatavari Processing
Machine Process & Extract Study
Modern extraction processes ensure maximum retention of active compounds and medicinal properties.
- ✓ Root cleaning and drying
- ✓ Powder manufacturing
- ✓ Extract preparation
- ✓ Quality testing
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Market Demand
Asparagus Powder & Capsule Market
Leading companies manufacturing and selling Shatavari products:
Growing demand creates opportunities for farmers
Join the Shatavari Cultivation Program
Be part of Karnataka's first large-scale medicinal plant farming initiative
Contact Us
Divyanshi Bio Organic Marketing & Service Pvt. Ltd.
9066298080 | 8767657246
Regd. Office: Maharashtra, India