Kathmandu: A total of 103 quintals of garlic produced at Chaur village of Musikot municipality in the district has been sent to Kathmandu. The garlic was cultivated by 28 households in Chaurgaun. Among the 250 local farmers engaged in commercial garlic farming in ward no 10 of the municipality, Khimlal Oli achieved the highest production with 13 quintals, as informed by Dhan Bahadur Khadka, chairperson of ward no 10.
According to National News Agency Nepal, the local ward office has been assisting farmers in reaching potential markets, including Kathmandu, with their produce, particularly garlic. Garlic from other areas within the village is yet to be sold, and plans are underway to harvest and market the garlic grown across Kharsupani, Galampati, Naumabasti, and Khadka Tole in the municipality.
The garlic is categorized into three grades-A, B, and C-before it is sent to the market. Currently, A-grade garlic is priced at Rs 125 per kg, B-grade at Rs 105 per kg, and C-grade at Rs 60 per kg. It is estimated by the ward office that garlic cultivation in Musikot municipality generates Rs 150 million annually for the local municipality.