Archive · 11 Aug 2025
Teasel Gourd Prices Soar, Bringing Cheer to Andhra Farmers
The price of a vegetable called teasel gourd has gone up a lot in North Andhra.
Farmers are happy because they are earning more money.
The price went from ₹70 to ₹134 per kilogram.
Traders are now going to the villages to buy the gourds, which saves the farmers money on transportation.
People who buy the vegetables are worried because they can't buy as much.
Experts say the vegetable is good for you, especially during the monsoon season because it has a lot of vitamin C.
Teasel gourd prices have nearly doubled in North Andhra this season.
Prices reached ₹134 per kilogram in August, up from ₹70 last year.
Farmers' incomes have increased due to the price rise.
Traders now travel to villages to buy the gourds, reducing farmer transport costs.
Consumers express concern over the high prices affecting their ability to buy.
- Who
- Farmers and consumers in North Andhra are affected.
- What
- The price of teasel gourds has increased.
- When
- In August this year.
- Where
- North Andhra, India.
- Why
- Increased prices have boosted farmers' incomes, but reduced consumer purchasing power.
Farmers
Consumers
Economic Impact
Farmers
Farmers benefit from increased incomes due to the price rise.
Consumers
Consumers face difficulties affording the gourd at elevated prices.
- Vegetable Name
- Teasel gourd (Akakarakaya/Adavi Kakarakaya)
- Price in August (This Year)
- ₹134 per kilogram
- Price in August (Last Year)
- ₹70 per kilogram
- Primary Benefit
- High vitamin C content; good for immune system
- Harvest Delay
- Erratic rainfall delayed harvest to early August