Menthol farming lucrative for farmers in Gorakhpur

Farmers in Gorakhpur stopped growing traditional crops. They have shifted to menthol mint farming finding it more lucrative. Menthol is one of the varieties of mint. The other three types of mint grown are peppermint, spearmint and bergamot mint. But in this region menthol farming has become highly popular among farmers. Encouraged by the profits of some of the pioneers of menthol mint cultivation in the neighbourhood, several farmers have taken to it.