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Fluorspar is found in the districts of Vadodara, Bharuch. Fluorspar is very useful for melting metals. It is available only in Gujarat in entire Asia.

Tobacco plants require sandy and fertile soil to grow. Moderate rainfall is required for the production of tobacco. Charotar (Kheda - Vadodara) district is the leading producer of tobacco in Gujarat. When the leaves of tobacco plants dry up, it appears yellow like gold.

Fertile land, adequate rainfall and good irrigation facilities are the essential factors for the production of sugarcane. Sugarcane is grown more in the districts of Surat, Navsari and Saurashtra.

Sandy and soft coloured (Goradu) soil is suitable for millet. Gujarat ranks second in the production of millet in India. Banaskantha district is the leading producer of millet. Millet requires less rainfall, moderate temperature and an adequate amount of sunlight.

Millet (Bajra) Sandy and soft coloured (Goradu) soil is suitable for millet. Gujarat ranks second in the production of millet in India. Banaskantha district is the leading producer of millet. Millet requires less rainfall, moderate temperature and an adequate amount of sunlight.

Barley is the second most important crop of Gujarat in terms of production. Barley is grown in maximum parts of Gujarat. Barley is grown in both the winter as well as summer seasons. Barley plants are mainly used as fodder.

Groundnut requires less fertile and moderate black sand mixed soil as it is most suitable for the production of groundnut. Junagadh district is the leading producer of groundnut in Gujarat.

Sesame and Castor are also grown in Gujarat in sufficient quantity. Gujarat is the leading state in castor seeds production in India followed by Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh. 

Black soil is the best for the production of cotton. Kanam province of Bharuch in Gujarat is well known for the production of best quality, long threads of cotton. 

Paddy is grown in the regions receiving more rainfall and fertile soil. It is mainly grown in the water logged farms. Paddy is produced maximum in Kheda district of Gujarat.