Sreemangal & Kamalganj, Moulvibazar: Year-Round Seedless & Kagzi Lemon Production in Cocopeat Half-Drums
📊 Case Study Technical & Economic Profile
1. Regional Context & Agricultural Challenge
Heavy soil-filled drums on urban rooftops overload structural slabs and suffer severe root compaction and dieback after 2 years.
2. Technical Implementation & BARI Protocol Applied
Following BARI Chapter 6 Lemon protocols, growers fill perforated plastic half-drums with 35–40 kg of washed coconut coir dust and feed the trees 1–2 liters of BARI Stock A & B nutrient solution daily according to canopy size.
3. Harvest Results, Economic Impact & Grower Outcome
Weighing less than half as much as soil drums while providing 3x better root aeration, cocopeat lemon drums bear juicy lemons throughout the year.
This verified case study from Sreemangal & Kamalganj, Moulvibazar demonstrates how adapting BARI Stock Solution A & B and localized soilless structures solves real regional climate and soil constraints while delivering strong commercial returns in Bangladesh.