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Lemongrass, citronella farming gains ground in western Maharashtra
Hindustan Times Pune
|July 20, 2025
PUNE: Farmers across western Maharashtra, including Satara, Sangli, Kolhapur, Nashik, Pune rural, Solapur, Ahmednagar, and Raigad districts, are increasingly turning to the cultivation of lemongrass and citronella as a lucrative income source.
The shift is being fueled by the growing demand for citronella-rich essential oils used in wellness and cosmetic products.
These regions are considered ideal for aromatic crops due to moderate rainfall, favourable soil conditions, and the adaptability of local farmers.
Estimated 50,000 acres of land was under cultivation for the two medicinal plant in Maharashtra in 2024, which was almost none five years ago.
Rajendra Jadhav, a farmer from Wai in Satara district who recently began cultivating lemongrass, said the venture turned around his farming income.
This story is from the July 20, 2025 edition of Hindustan Times Pune.
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