Kochi :

Golden cucumber cultivated on the land owned by the Greater Cochin Development Authority (GCDA) was harvested on Monday.

The ‘Vishu’ harvest was inaugurated by actor Kavya Madhavan.

The 5,000-odd golder cucumbers (kani vellari), cultivated organically, attracted a huge crowd and were sold through special counter set up at the GCDA.

Earlier, hailing its initiative, Kavya said the GCDA had set an example by cultivating organic vegetable.

“Now-a-days, it is hard to find pesticide-free vegetables. The model set by the GCDA should be replicated by others,” she added.

“Last year, the GCDA had cultivated 2,800 golden cucumbers. Cabbage, watermelon and papaya are the other major crops cultivated last year,” said GCDA chairman N Venugopal.

source: http://www.newindianexpress.com / The New Indian Express / Home> Cities> Kochi / by Express News Service / April 12th, 2016