Mumbai man's failed strawberry crop grows into Rs 44 lakh farm business

His first crop failed, but the second attempt changed things

Unseasonal rain repeatedly affected his strawberry crops

Why he shifted to soilless strawberry cultivation

Testing 19 strawberry varieties from different countries

8,000 kg of strawberries and ₹44 lakh in reported sales

His next plan is a five-acre farm with 2 lakh plants

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