Hybrid seed varieties augment vegetable cultivation in GreenHouse: Incharge Hi-Tech. Dept of Agri, Shopian

Shopian: The Incharge Hi-Tech. Department of Agriculture, Shopian, Mohammad Hussain today said that the hybrid seed varieties have shown a major boost in vegetable cultivation leading the common people, especially the cultivators, to amass various benefits from the same.

He said, since the time people started to use hybrid seeds, both quality and quantity of the vegetables have been on an increase at a large.

Major benefit of these varieties stands highlighted at producing maximum vegetables within a limited space of land, he said adding consequently, instead of using traditional seeds, people are opting for hybrid seed varieties for their vegetable nurseries and gardens.

Hussain said that owing to the evident population growth, these seeds have become essential for the farmers who aim to enhance their ‘good quality’ vegetable production. The hybrid varieties are projected to be the best available option to fulfill the vegetable demand of the district.

He further exhorted the farmers of the district to come forward and make use of hybrid varieties in your farms for doubling the income.