Darjeeling Tea Research and Development Centre, Tea Board, A.B. Path, Kurseong, 734 203, Darjeeling, West Bengal
*Corresponding author's E-mail: jsbisen30@gmail.com
Online published on 21 July, 2012.
Organic cultivation of tea has already started in India. Darjeeling tea has an edge in international and domestic markets. A study was undertaken to compare the traditional and organic cultivation in Darjeeling region in 21 gardens. Yield reduction was 10 to 21.2% during conversion period. In medium and low yielding gardens there was a reduction of upto 29%. However, the quality parameters were quite better with higher price realization.
Organic cultivation, yield, sustainability, inorganic cultivation, tea
