Advice on what to grow on 8 rai of land in Buriram area

[joedee]

Hi,

I have read hundreds of posts here over the years and find them tremendously informative.

But mostly I read the difficulties of anything farming/growing related.. which would probably be the 

same the world over... Farming/growing is tough unless you get it just right (and the climate is with you)..

 

I tried cows a few years back and came out unscathed but was lucky... have left things dormant for past 2 years.

Will be back to Thailand in June and have the time and energy to try and get something new happening on 8 Rai.

 

Firstly, I have some local family help living on the 8 rai,,,, very supportive, but they do need guidance, motivation and supervision along 

with funds to commence... I have a bore well and solar pump for irrigation. I am prepared to add another if necessary.

 

For personal use they grow a variety items. Rice on 2 rai, plus a little chilli, bananas, guava, coconuts..

The guavas seem to do best and they have a few spare to sell at 20bht a kilo to locals.. but it is all very random .

 

I would like some experienced suggestions on what may be best to grow (rice excluded) on the 8 rai of land.

Preferably I would like them to grow for retail sale. Organic if possible. 

Fruit or vegetables seem to be the option, but I would also like to consider selling garden plants. Potted or otherwise.

Not looking to make a fortune, just hoping that their small family can use the land to live off.

 

I would love to grow berries of any description but I think it is just too hot and dry in Buriram area.

I was hoping Kiwis may work or possibly Avocado's but they sound difficult..

Whatever they can grow I will assist them with retail marketing. No middle man just direct to end user. Probably roadside or local market.

 

Any of your experienced suggestions would be most welcome.

 

Thank you

 

Joe

 

 

[rattlesnake]

Durian always sells well and is more profitable, the Thais can't resist it. That's what I would go for.

[FruitPudding]

31 minutes ago, rattlesnake said:

Durian always sells well and is more profitable, the Thais can't resist it. That's what I would go for.

 

In Isaan? Never saw a single tree up there. Might be hard. Other places are known for durian. 

 

Cashew nut trees grow easy in Isaan. Good price for selling too. Mango, papaya, jack fruit, coconut, tamarind, mulberry. 

 

All these are low/no maintenance. Easy in Isaan. 

 

 

[proton]

Our friend grows organic dates up there, they sell for a good price

[rattlesnake]

19 minutes ago, FruitPudding said:

 

In Isaan? Never saw a single tree up there. Might be hard. Other places are known for durian. 

 

Cashew nut trees grow easy in Isaan. Good price for selling too. Mango, papaya, jack fruit, coconut, tamarind, mulberry. 

 

All these are low/no maintenance. Easy in Isaan. 

 

 

 

That's why I would personally go down that avenue, even if harder in the beginning. Thai weather is Thai weather, it can't be that different from one province to another. How does one launch a successful business? Be sure people will buy the product and be sure nobody else is doing it in the vicinity.