Distribution of Horticultural Crops by Climatic Zone
For the purpose of planning for development, research and extension, pending further detailed delineation of agro-climatic zones, the state can be divided into 3 (three) zones for working conditions. Broad outlines of the horticultural crops grown in each zone are as follows:
| Sl. No. | Tropical Zone
(100 – 300 msl) |
Sub-tropical Zone (300-1100 msl) |
Temperate Zone (1100-2000 msl) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Litchi | Litchi | Plum |
| 2 | Papaya | Lemon | Peach |
| 3 | Lemon | Orange | Pear |
| 4 | Orange | Guava | Apricot |
| 5 | Pineapple | Grape fruit | Chesnut |
| 6 | Banana | Pineapple | Poatato |
| 7 | Guava | Ginger | Spices |
| 8 | Arecanut | Tumeric | Off Season Vegetables |
| 9 | Black Pepper | Cinnamon | |
| 10 | Betle Lea | Chilli | |
| 11 | Coconut | Potato | |
| 12 | Tumeric | Sweet Potato | |
| 13 | Cinnamon | Vegetables | |
| 14 | Chilli | ||
| 15 | Potato | ||
| 16 | Sweet Potato |