Horticulture is the science and art of the development, sustainable production, marketing and use of high-value, intensively cultivated food and ornamental plants.
Cultivation are used in horticulture to increase plant growth, yields, quality, nutritional value and resistance to insects, diseases and environmental stresses.
It includes the cultivation of fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, herbs, sprouts, mushrooms, algae, flowers, seaweeds and non-food crops such as grass and ornamentals trees and plants etc.
India is one of the leading producers of horticultural crops in the Globe.
Horticultural crops cover 13.08 % of the total area under agriculture and contribute to about 28 % of the GDP.
These crops accounts for 37 % of the total exports of agricultural commodities.
India is accredited as the second largest producer of fruits and vegetables,
India is the largest producer and consumer of cashew nut, tea and spices.
Third largest producer of coconut and Sixth largest producer of coffee in the world.
India exports fruits, vegetables, processed products, flowers, seeds and planting materials, spices, cashew nut, tea, coffee etc.
During 2005-06, the value of export material was worth Rs.1, 24,175 million. During the year, export of cashew nut was dominantly higher followed by spices, tea and coffee.
The production of Vegetables is estimated to be 204.61 Million Ton, compared to. 200.45 Million Ton in 2020-21.
Onion production is estimated to be 31.70 Million Ton against 26.64 Million Ton in 2020-21.
Potato production is expected to be 53.58 Million Ton, compared to 56.17 Million Ton in 2020-21.
Tomato production is expected to be 20.34 Million Ton, compared to 21.18 Million Ton in 2020-21.
Horticulture crops produce a higher yield per hectare than field crops.
Horticulture crops are extremely valuable because of their high nutritional value. Fruits and vegetables, in particular, provide us with a lot of vitamins and minerals.
Horticulture is very important because it improves the beauty of the environment.
Small and marginal farmers can benefit from horticulture crops.
Crop varieties with a wide variety of applications are available in the Horticulture section.
Horticultural crops benefit the environment by minimizing waste, conserving soil and water, and enhancing the farmer's socioeconomic status.
Growing fruits and vegetables, in particular, offers essential nutrients for a well-balanced diet. Diets deficient in fruits and vegetables are linked to some of the world’s most common and crippling nutrient-related diseases.
Farmers who grow high-value crops like fruits, vegetables, flowers, or herbs regularly make more money than those who grow other commodities. Horticulture has the potential to diversity both agriculturally and economically.
Total Horticulture production in 2021-22 is estimated to be 341.63 Million Ton, an increase of about 7.03 Million Ton (increase of 2.10%) over 2020-21 (Final).
Increase in production of Fruits, Vegetables and
2. Horticulture is the science and art of the development,
sustainable production, marketing and use of high-
value, intensively cultivated food and ornamental
plants.
Cultivation are used in horticulture to increase plant
growth, yields, quality, nutritional value and
resistance to insects, diseases and environmental
stresses.
It includes the cultivation of fruits, vegetables, nuts,
seeds, herbs, sprouts, mushrooms, algae, flowers,
seaweeds and non-food crops such as grass and
ornamentals trees and plants etc.
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3. Olericulture: production of vegetables.
Pomology: fruits and nuts
Viticulture : grapes(winemaking)
Floriculture : flowering
Arboriculture : production and care of
individual trees, shrubs, vines etc.
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4. India is one of the leading producers of horticultural crops in the Globe.
Horticultural crops cover 13.08 % of the total area under agriculture and
contribute to about 28 % of the GDP.
These crops accounts for 37 % of the total exports of agricultural commodities.
India is accredited as the second largest producer of fruits and vegetables,
India is the largest producer and consumer of cashew nut, tea and spices.
Third largest producer of coconut and Sixth largest producer of coffee in the
world.
India exports fruits, vegetables, processed products, flowers, seeds and planting
materials, spices, cashew nut, tea, coffee etc.
During 2005-06, the value of export material was worth Rs.1, 24,175 million.
During the year, export of cashew nut was dominantly higher followed by spices,
tea and coffee.
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5. Total Horticulture production in 2021-22 is estimated to be 341.63
Million Ton, an increase of about 7.03 Million Ton (increase of
2.10%) over 2020-21 (Final).
Increase in production of Fruits, Vegetables and Honey while
decrease in production of Spices, Flowers, Aromatics & Medicinal
Plants and Plantation Crops over previous year, is envisaged.
The Fruits production is estimated to be 107.10 Million Ton
compared to 102.48 Million Ton in 2020-21.
Total Horticulture 2020-21
(Final)
2021-22
(1
st
Adv. Est.)
2021-22
(2
nd
Adv. Est.)
Area(in Million Ha) 27.48 27.56 27.74
Production(in Million
Tonne)
334.60 333.25 341.63
6. The production of Vegetables is estimated to be 204.61
Million Ton, compared to. 200.45 Million Ton in 2020-21.
Onion production is estimated to be 31.70 Million Ton
against 26.64 Million Ton in 2020-21.
Potato production is expected to be 53.58 Million Ton,
compared to 56.17 Million Ton in 2020-21.
Tomato production is expected to be 20.34 Million Ton,
compared to 21.18 Million Ton in 2020-21.
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7. Crops 2020-21 2021-22 2021-22
Final (First advance estimate) (second advance estimate)
Area Production Area production Area production
Beans 261 2595 256 2520 297 2744
Bitter gourd 109 1330 107 1334 110 1369
Bottlegourd 193 3171 192 3143 193 3171
Brinjal 749 12874 744 12768 747 12982
Cabbage 412 9560 413 9606 418 9715
Capsicum 37 563 38 563 36 565
Carrot 108 1885 110 1910 108 1867
Cucumber 117 1652 116 1608 113 1638
Chillies(Gr
een)
411 4363 400 4221 405 4272
Okra 531 6466 523 6416 546 6700
Area in '000 Ha
Production in '000 MT
8. Horticulture crops produce a higher yield per hectare than field crops.
Horticulture crops are extremely valuable because of their high
nutritional value. Fruits and vegetables, in particular, provide us with
a lot of vitamins and minerals.
Horticulture is very important because it improves the beauty of the
environment.
Small and marginal farmers can benefit from horticulture crops.
Crop varieties with a wide variety of applications are available in the
Horticulture section.
Horticultural crops benefit the environment by minimizing waste,
conserving soil and water, and enhancing the farmer's socioeconomic
status.
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9. Growing fruits and vegetables, in particular, offers
essential nutrients for a well-balanced diet. Diets
deficient in fruits and vegetables are linked to some
of the world’s most common and crippling nutrient-
related diseases.
Farmers who grow high-value crops like fruits,
vegetables, flowers, or herbs regularly make more
money than those who grow other commodities.
Horticulture has the potential to diversity both
agriculturally and economically.
