# Along the Yamuna in Agra, Farmers Grow Spinach at Low Cost, Earnings Begin in 40 Days With up to Four Times the Profit

> Spinach farming in Agra is delivering three to four times the profit at very low cost, with the crop ready to harvest within 30 to 40 days of sowing.

**Category:** Business · **Published:** 2026-06-12 · **Source:** TrendKia
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Spinach farmers in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, are seeing their fortunes rise. The reason is simple: spinach cultivation requires very little investment, yet it returns three to four times that amount in profit to the farmers. On top of this, a single sowing of seeds allows the spinach to be cut three to four times, which works to the growers' advantage. A farmer cultivating spinach in Agra said he earns a profitable price well above the cost of producing the crop. He added that even after the season ends he is able to support his household with ease, and as soon as a new season begins he returns to the fields and earns a good income.

## Cost of Rs 10,000 to 15,000 per Acre
Farmers growing spinach in Agra say that cultivating one acre costs roughly Rs 10,000 to 15,000. According to them, once the spinach starts yielding, a single sowing allows the crop to be cut up to four times, bringing in a healthy profit. They explained that organic manure is used and some pesticides are sprayed as well, since spinach is prone to pest infestation early on. The farmers note that because of the low cost and good returns, spinach is grown in many areas of Agra. One farmer said that once the spinach is ready in the field, it is taken straight to the mandi, where traders pay a good profitable price for it. He also pointed out that the best part is that the yield begins within about 30 to 40 days of sowing the seeds.

## More Cultivation Along the River and Yamuna Banks
In Agra, spinach is grown extensively along the river and the banks of the Yamuna. Farmers say that at present, because the Yamuna's water has become polluted, no farming is being done there for now. There was a time when spinach was grown only along the banks of the Yamuna. They explained that in Agra the crop is grown more along the river and wherever alluvial soil is found. According to them, alluvial soil is considered the most useful for spinach farming, because the crop grown in this soil turns out good and abundant. In addition, being beside the river keeps the moisture intact, which means there is no need for heavy watering or irrigation. That said, many farmers are now growing it in their fields that are not by the river as well, where irrigation simply has to be done on time.

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