Yellow Shatavari Cultivation Guide

Introduction
Satavar or Shatavari (Botanical name:

Asparagus racemosus / Asparagus
racemosus) is a plant of the Liliaceae
family with medicinal properties. It is also
known as 'Shatavar', 'Shatavari',
'Satavari', 'Satmool' and 'Satmooli'. This
plant grows all over India, Sri Lanka, and
the entire Himalayan region. Its plant is
one meter to two meters tall in a thorny
vine-like form with many branches. Its
roots are in the form of bunches. This
plant is found in all types of forests and
plains. In Ayurveda, it is considered the
'Queen of Medicines'. Its lump or tuber is
used.
Asparagus is self-generated in the forest.
Since it also has medicinal value, it is
also commercially produced. The leaves
of its viney bush are thin and needle-like.
Its fruit is round like a pea and turns red
when ripe.
Medicinal Use

It is used in gynecological diseases such as lack of milk after delivery, infertility,

miscarriage, treatment of menopausal symptoms, etc. It is also beneficial in joint pain
and epilepsy.
It is used to increase immunity as well as reduce burning sensation during urination,
treat diseases of the nervous system and digestive system, tumors, throat infections,
bronchitis, and weakness, and as an aphrodisiac.
This plant is also beneficial in loss of appetite and insomnia. Hyperactive children and
people who are underweight also benefit from asparagus. It is considered a great tonic
for women.
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Land Requirement

Generally, Shatavari can be cultivated in different types of soil, such as black soil,
medium black, red loam, clayey soil, rocky soil, and light soil having a pH value of 7-8,
electric conductivity - 0.15, organic carbon 0.79% and Phosphorus should be 7.3
kg/acre.
Climate
This crop can grow under different agro-climatic conditions. Asparagus is tolerant to
drought as well as low temperatures. It can be cultivated at 10° to 45° temperature and
25°-35° temperature is considered correct for the development of its plant and roots. It
can be easily grown up to 1400 m in sub-tropical and sub-temperate agro-climatic
zones.
Age of the Crop
Asparagus is generally a crop of 18 months, which is considered correct for the full
growth of its roots, but due to some reason, it can be removed even if it is delayed. It is
also cultivated for 3-4 years in the southern part of India.
Manure and Fertilizer

Organic manures and fertilizers should be used in

asparagus cultivation, organic fertilizers such as-
Earthworm Manure/Vermicompost - provides a
dressing element for the plant,
Neem cake - kills insects present in the ground,
Gypsum powder - helps keep the ground loose, and
Trichoderma Fungicide Powder - Which is useful in
killing harmful fungi present in the soil. These four
fertilizers are to be spread in the field while preparing
the land by the method mentioned below.
Land Preparation

Asparagus cultivation requires good land preparation, as it is underground, so it is

necessary to make the land well-pulverized. Plow the land 1.5 feet deep, and spread
organic manure in it in equal quantities, after that make the soil fine/loose by mixing soil
and manure.
Selection of Seed/Plant

In asparagus cultivation, it is transmitted by root or seed. If we talk about commercial

cultivation, Shatavari is given preference to its root suckers as compared to seeds, due to
which the plant is formed quickly from the roots and its harvesting is quicker than the
cultivation of seeds. The plant planted in the ground must have at least 2-3 root suckers.

Planting method

Asparagus can also be planted on flat ground and by making beds. Asparagus is a bushy
and thorny plant, so the most popular way to plant it is to plant it on flat ground, which can
save the cost of making beds.
In a second way, build a 2 feet wide bed/or med in flat soil whose height is up to 1 foot. The
use of plastic mulching sheets to cover the top of beds in asparagus cultivation can reduce
or reduce the cost of weeding. Along with this, along with the use of drip irrigation systems
for irrigation, along with saving a lot of water and expenses, a 15-25% increase in
production has also been seen. Shatavari roots are planted at a distance of 2 ft x 2 ft. In
this, the distance from plant to plant is 2 feet and the distance between two lines is 2 feet.
Accordingly, 12,000 plants are planted in one acre.
Planting Time
The right time to plant the Shatavari plant is from June to August, but if
the land is fertile and water is available in plenty, then you can start its
cultivation from any month.
Seed Treatment
Before planting the asparagus plant or roots in the prepared soil, it is
necessary to treat it. Take 10 liters of water in a vessel, and mix 2 liters of
cow urine and 100 grams of Trichoderma powder in it. Keep asparagus
roots in the solution for 5 to 10 minutes and take them out and plant
them in the ground. Bury the roots of the prepared plant in the ground at
a fixed distance and place. Irrigate immediately after planting asparagus
plants in the entire field.
Irrigation
This should be done regularly at an interval of 4-6 days for one month and thereafter
irrigation should be done at weekly intervals. Do not allow water to stagnate in the soil
during or after irrigation. Get the rainwater out of the field as soon as possible. But keep in
mind that the roots of the plant must have moisture at all times. The water holding capacity
of your soil and the requirement of watering may change according to the season.
Weeding and Weeding
Weeding should be done regularly during the initial period of growth. While removing
weeds, it should be kept in mind that the growing plant should not be harmed in any way.
About 6-8 hand weeding is required to keep the crop free from weeds. The first weeding
should be done 60-80 days after sowing and the second weeding should be done after one
month, but if the weeds have already come and it seems that the crop is getting affected,
then one weeding can be done even before that. Along with this, hoeing should also be done
from time to time so that air circulation can be good.

Major Diseases, Kit, & Control

During the cultivation of Shatavari, selected diseases and pests are found such as-
Root rot – This disease occurs due to excessive moisture in the roots and fungus.
Fungus of roots- The outbreak of this fungus can be seen by rotating the pre-vegetable
remains present in the ground.
Rust on upper leaves- Due to this disease, brown spots appear on the leaves, due to which
the leaves dry up.
Except for these diseases, Shatavari is not affected by other diseases.
Digging & Yielding

Shatavari crop becomes suitable for digging in 16 months, while
digging keep in mind that its roots should not be cut, peeled, or left in
the soil. Due to scientific methods of cultivation, farmers in many
states of India are currently producing 5 to 7 kg of roots per plant.
Generally, assuming the yield of Shatavari is 1 to 2 kg wet roots per
plant, about 12000 to 14000 kg (12-14 tons) wet roots are obtained
per acre.
It should be kept in mind that after peeling and drying the wet roots
remain up to 15-20 percent. In this way, at least 1500 to 2000 kg of dry
roots are obtained in one acre. Whose price in the market ranges from
Rs.150 to Rs.200 per kg.
Post-Harvest Method
Shatavari roots are taken out from the ground, washed with clean water, and then their
upper skin is removed. To remove the peel, the roots are boiled with water for 5-10 seconds.
Or the roots are soaked in water in a large vessel and the peel is removed from it, although
its peel can be easily removed.
After removing the peel of the roots, they are put to dry in a shady place where there is
movement of air. Generally, Shatavari roots get completely dry in 7-8 days. After drying the
roots, they are packed in clean sacks to be taken to the market.
Total Cost Per Acre Net Income Per Acre

Particulars Work 1st Year 2nd Year Yield (Available in 18th
Second year
Ground month)
Ploughing, leveling etc. 8000
Preparation
Net yield (dry roots) 2000 kg
Fertilizer Organic fertilizer 35,400 --------
12000 plants @ Rs.8

Plants 96,000 Buyback Price (Per Kg) Rs 300/-Kg
per Plant
Sowing 10,000 Cool Price 600,000/-

Drip Irrigation 25,000
Sheet cost and lath Total Cost (expenses) 2,44,400/-

Mulching Sheet 25,000
cost
Net Profit (per acre,
Electricity Bill 10,000 10,000 3,56,000/-
one and a half years)
Harvesting 5,000
Packaging 5000
Full cost 2,09,400 20,000
General care farm and

Maintenance 10,000 5,000
other
Grand Total 2,19,400 25,000
Total
Expenditure
RS. 2,44,400/-
(one and a half
years)
For more information contact-

eKisanZone, A venture of Click-N-Grow Agroventures
Pvt. Ltd. C/17-18, Dakshata Nagar Complex,
Sindhi Camp, Akola, Maharashtra- 444001
9284133732, 9325452838, 7028301210
ekisanzone1@gmail.com
www.ekisanzone.com

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Introduction

Satavar or Shatavari (Botanical name:

It is used in gynecological diseases such as lack of milk after delivery, infertility,

Manure and Fertilizer

Organic manures and fertilizers should be used in

Asparagus cultivation requires good land preparation, as it is underground, so it is

In asparagus cultivation, it is transmitted by root or seed. If we talk about commercial

Major Diseases, Kit, & Control

Digging & Yielding

Total Cost Per Acre Net Income Per Acre

12000 plants @ Rs.8

Sowing 10,000 Cool Price 600,000/-

Sheet cost and lath Total Cost (expenses) 2,44,400/-

Full cost 2,09,400 20,000

General care farm and

Grand Total 2,19,400 25,000

For more information contact-

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