Farmers in Karnataka: Follow these August storage tips to protect your adike from moisture, fungus, and damage. Learn expert drying & storing methods to get better tender rates and increase profit.
August month is very sensitive for arecanut (ಅಡಿಕೆ) farmers in Karnataka due to heavy humidity, fungus growth, and monsoon moisture. If you are storing new or old rashi adike this month, wrong storage can reduce color, weight, and quality — leading to ₹1,000+ loss per quintal.
But correct storage gives you better tender price, longer shelf life, and extra profit even if you wait to sell later.
✅ Safe Storage Tips for August – Must Follow for Karnataka Farmers:
1️⃣ Use Only Gunny Bags (ಜ್ಯೂಟ್ ಬ್ಯಾಗ್ ಬಳಸಿ):
Plastic sacks = NO! They trap moisture and spoil the nuts.
➡️ Gunny bags allow air flow and protect quality.
2️⃣ Keep Off the Ground (ನೆಲಕ್ಕೆ ತಗಲದಿರಲಿ):
Place bags on wooden pallets or cement blocks.
➡️ This avoids floor moisture and keeps nuts dry.
3️⃣ Dry Well Before Storage (ಹುರಿಯುವುದು ಮುಂಚೆ ಚೆನ್ನಾಗಿ ಒಣಗಿಸಿ):
Half-dried adike = Fungus risk + Color loss.
➡️ Sun-dry adike for 3+ days before bagging.
4️⃣ Control Humidity (ಆದ್ರತೆ ನಿಯಂತ್ರಿಸಿ):
Room humidity must be below 60%.
➡️ Use lime powder or charcoal in corners to absorb moisture.
5️⃣ Avoid Overheat (ಅತಿ ಬೆಂಕಿಯಿಂದ ದೂರವಿರಿ):
Storage room with direct sun = adike becomes dull.
➡️ Use shade or cool room with good ventilation.
6️⃣ Rotate Bags Weekly (ಸಾಪ್ತಾಹಿಕ ಚಲನೆ ಮಾಡಿ):
Change bag position every 7 days.
➡️ Prevents fungus or hardening in lower bags.
💰 How This Helps You Earn More:
Farmers using these tips reported:
- Better color and shine (more demand from buyers)
- No damage from white fungus
- Extra ₹1,000 – ₹2,000 per quintal in private tenders
- Longer storage without quality loss
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Which is the best bag to store arecanut in August?
Gunny bags are best. Avoid plastic sacks.
Can I store half-dried supari safely?
No. Always dry completely to avoid fungus and price loss.
How to avoid moisture damage during monsoon?
Store bags on pallets, use lime/charcoal, and avoid direct sunlight rooms.
