P.P. Shrestha
Senior Horticulturist-Kha 2-707 Baneswor, Kathmandu, Nepal

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ABSTRACT

The agro-ecological conditions of Nepal are very much suitable for the successful cultivation of large number of horticultural crops. This paper briefly reviews horticultural development projects started from 1960 through 1997. Also, present status of horticultural activities through different Five-year Plan periods are outline along with production figures of fruits, vegetables, potato, tea, coffee, spices and flowers. Some recommendations are discussed to strengthen horticulture development in the future. From Sixth Five-year plan onwards there is a trend of increase in area and production of fruits, vegetables and potato. As a result, per capita production of fruits, vegetables and potato comes to 20.4, 64.6 and 44.4 kg. respectively by the end of Eighth Five-year plan.