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What crops are raised on irrigated farms in the Hindu Kush?
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In the Hindu Kush, agriculture is concentrated in small, irrigated plots where the following crops are raised:
- Grains: Wheat, barley, millet, and corn (maize).1
- Legumes and Vegetables: Potatoes, peas, and beans.1
- Rice: Cultivated specifically in the valleys of the Swat and Dir districts, as well as parts of Chitral.2
Additionally, these irrigated mountain oases often feature orchards that provide valuable food sources, including mulberry, walnut, almond, jujube, apricot, and apple trees.12