Asparagus racemosus-Pilliteegelu/ Pillipeecharagaddalu
• Medak district: Andugulapalli, Gowthojigudaetc.VSS.
• Large scale production of roots, seed, seedlings for marketing.
• Value addition by removal of Mid rib, superficial layer by keeping in oven removed hot water.
Sathavari –over a scrub jungle-Sustainable harvesting
Sathavari tuber climbing on main bush
Removal of soil in between roots
Bunch of roots- to be harvested
Inspecting circular trenches digging
Well established planting material
Root under harvesting
Handing over of tuber planting material to VSS members for disposal
Seed seen on Bush