Thailand's Lahu Nyi and Lahu Na are primarily opium
growcrs, with peppers and dried game rncat being their only other
source of cash income. Preceding the opium season ( late October
to February) rice and corn are grown and harvested as the main staple.
Side crops include melons, pumpkins, the " year around bean "
(Cajanus cajan), millet, yarns, potatnes, cucumbers, bananas, and
mustard.