Vegetables are an important part of food in every household in India and Uttar Pradesh’s contribution in its supply is the largest. UP is the number one vegetable producing state of the country, which fills every Indian plate with color and nutrition. UP contributed 16.65% of the country’s total vegetable production to the National Horticulture Board (2022-23), which makes it number one in the country. Come, let us know how the vegetable of UP reaches every house and which district is the top in this matter? Which district has the cheapest vegetable and why?
In which district the highest vegetable cultivation?
It is slightly difficult to determine the highest vegetable growing city in Uttar Pradesh, as vegetable production is mainly in rural and semi-urban areas and it depends on more districts or areas than cities. However, Lakhimpur Kheri district is considered to be a pioneer for vegetable production in Uttar Pradesh, as it is the largest district in the state according to the area and agricultural activities are on a large scale here.
What is the reason?
Please tell that the total area of Lakhimpur Kheri is 7,680 square kilometers, which makes it the largest district of Uttar Pradesh. It is located in the Terai region, which is ideal for vegetable production due to fertile soil and irrigation facilities. Here potatoes, tomatoes, cabbage, cauliflower, peas, brinjals and other green vegetables are produced on a large scale. In such a situation, vegetables are also easily available here at a low price.
Local mandis
Lakhimpur city has local mandis. Where vegetables from nearby rural areas come directly for sale. The mandis here also supply vegetables in other parts of the state, due to which this area is considered the center of vegetable production.
See UP Top, what is the condition of other 5 states?
According to data from the National Horticulture Board (2023-24), Uttar Pradesh alone has a 16.65 percent participation in the total green vegetables to be produced in the country. After Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal at the second place comes where 14.18 percent stake. After this, Madhya Pradesh produces 11.72 percent vegetables. Bihar is in fourth place, 8.30 percent vegetables are produced here.
Also read which city is the most evening in the name of spilling-spills? This figure will blow the senses

