Agriculture Research Station - Kalpitiya

Agriculture Research Station, Kalpitiya comes under the purview of Horticulture Research and Development Institute (HORDI), Gannoruwa. ARS Kalpitiya has been mandated to the develop technologies for the relevant vegetables and fruits growing in Kalpitiya Peninsula. ARS Kalpitiya situated in Putllum district, falls under the DL₃ Agro ecological zone. The main soil group in the peninsula is Regosol.  Main fruits grown in the area are Pomegranate, Grapes, Papaya and Guava. Farmers in Kalpitiya are predominantly growing vegetables, Red-onions, Green chili, Capsicum, Cucumber, Bittergourd, Brinjal, Beet, Long bean, Okra, Cauliflower and Cabbage.