SHM Annual Action Plan 06-07
 
AGRO CLIMATIC ZONES - CROPS GROWN
 
 
 

Based on the Agro climatic conditions prevailing in the state, Andhra Pradesh has been divided into (7) Agro climatic zones. Major crops grown in the zones are as follows:

S.No

Name of the Agro Climatic Zone

Major crops Grown

1

Krishna – Godavari Zone                 (West Godavari, Krishna, Guntur, North of Prakasam, Khammam, Part of Nalgonda and Part of East Godavari)

Mango, Coconut, Cashew, Banana, Guava, Sapota, Oilpalm, Citrus, Taoica/Sweet Potato, Bhendi, Chillies, Turmeric, Ornamental Plants, Cocoa, Mushrooms.

2

North Coastal Zone                  (Srikakulam, Vizayanagaram, Visakhapatanam(except western part), Part of East Godavari)

Mango, Banana, Cashew, Coconut, Oil Palm, Tapioca, Sweet Potato, Tomato, Flowers, Ginger, Mushrooms.

3

South Zone                                       (Nellore, Chitoor, Kadapa( except Northwest) and  Southern parts of Prakasam)

Mango, Oranges, Acidlime, Banana, Grapes, Guava, Ber, Coconut, Oil Palm, Potato, Sweet Potato, Onion, Flowers, Cut Flowers, Coriander, Tamarind.

4

Northern Telangana Zone         (Adilabad, Karimnagar, Nizamabad, Medak(North), Warangal(except Northwest),Nalgonda and Eastern parts of Khammam)

Mango, Oranges, Guava, Papaya, Potato, Onion, Flowers, Chillies, Turmeric, Coriander, Ginger, Mushrooms

5

Southern Telangana Zone                 (Ranga Reddy, Mahabubnagar(except southern border) Nalgonda(except Southeast), Warangal(Northwest) and Southern parts of Medak)

Grapes, Guava, Papaya, Oranges, Acid Lime, Potato, Tomato, Flowers, Chillies, Coriander, Ginger, Mushrooms

6

Scarce Rainfall Zone                 (Kurnool, Ananthapur, Northern parts of Kadapa, Western parts of Prakasam, Southern borders of Mahabubnagar)

Mango, Oranges, Banana, Guava, Pomegranate, Papaya, Bhendi, Tomato, Onion, Flowers, Chillies, Turmeric, Coriander

7

High Altitude Tribal areas           (Sriakulam, Vizayanagaram, Vishakapatanam, East Godavari and Khammam(Northern parts) )

Pine Apple, Back Pepper, Hill Banana, Guava, Mango, Cole Crops, Tomato, Aromatic Plants Etc.