Vegetables

Vegetables of Bangladesh

The favorable climate for vegetable production in Bangladesh is a tropical climate with both dry winters and wet rainy seasons. This climatic diversity makes it possible to produce a variety of vegetables almost all year round. According to the latest data, vegetables are cultivated in Bangladesh on more than 9.65 to 1 million hectares of land. The production volume is increasing every year and in the fiscal year 2024-25 it crossed a record 22.6 million metric tons. About 2.57 percent of the total cultivated land is used for vegetable production. According to Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS), vegetables were cultivated on 10.342 lakh hectares of land in the fiscal year 2021-22. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), Bangladesh ranks third in the world in terms of vegetable production growth rate. Vegetables are now grown in almost all regions of the country to some extent, and many farmers are also growing vegetables in their backyards, alleys, or tin sheds. About 100 types of vegetables and more than 60 varieties are produced in Bangladesh. Jessore ranks first in vegetable production at the district level.

Temperature: The average temperature in Bangladesh ranges from 25° Celsius to 30° Celsius, which is suitable for growing most vegetables . Although temperatures drop in winter, it is ideal for growing most winter vegetables (e.g. cauliflower, cabbage, tomatoes).

Rainfall: The annual rainfall is high, especially during the monsoon season (June to October). This rain helps maintain soil moisture, which is essential for vegetable growth. However, excessive rainfall can be harmful to some vegetables, so proper drainage is necessary.

Sunlight: Sufficient sunlight is available throughout the year, which helps produce nutrients in vegetables through the process of photosynthesis.

Humidity: High humidity is helpful for many summer vegetables.