India is considered as “Land of Seed Spices ”from ancient. Seed spices are being grown mostly in Rajasthan, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh. These crops play a significant role in national economy as India is global leader in production, consumption andexport of seed spices. As seed spices are integral part of everyone diet, safe and quality production of seed spices must be ensured. Production of safe and quality produce further may enhance the demand of seed spices from India as in present scenario public more concern about spices which are to be free from chemical and pesticide. In order to produce such spices farmers are being grown seed spices organically. Organic farming means growing crops without use of synthetic chemicals and pesticides whichmay lead to deterioration of soil health, soil fauna and environment also. It means farming in friendly mode with taking care of other factors which directly or indirectly related to agriculture. Seed spices are generally grown in less fertile soil andare needed less input (fertilizers and other chemical). In this context, organic farming could be great opportunity in the production of safe and quality seed spices as it is east to shift towards certified organic farming. This review paper attempts tobring scope and importance of organic farming in seed spices.
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