Is open field flower cultivation an attractive business?

Is open field flower cultivation an attractive business?

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We know about the big capital intensive floriculture projects started during the 1990s. Some of them like Karuturi have been a big global success. Many others faced enormous financial difficulties and struggled to repay their bank loans. But what about less capital expensive open field flower cultivation? Is there a future for cultivating flowers without repeating the mistakes of the 1990s.

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The open field cultivation is not a bad idea. The flower cultivation process must be clearly linked up to the end user. There must be a clear chain of process, like flower cultivation, storage, processing, product development and marketing. Most of agriculture produce are perishable in nature, flower are highly perishable in nature. Open cultivation should be directly attached with the storage and processing unit.

In the open filed cultivation one must be clearly know about the climatic condition. It is better for the region where the deviation in the climatic conditions are minimum specially at the time of blooming. Flowers are one of the precious gift of nature, which need extensive care.

All the question comes and end with one problem that is proper trainign and guidance to the farmer. The risk minimization is very important for the open cultivation.
 
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Dear Sweta Madam,

The primary factors for Flower cultivation are as follows.

It must be near to the market for the loose selling.
The farm must have clear sunshine.
The farm must be located at well airation place.
There must be refrigerated storage facility.
The flowers must be reach easily to end customer with in 6 hours.
The farm labor must be well trained.
The cultivation must be market oriented.
Diversification of flower cultivation is essential.
There must be diversification of regular income generating flowers( domestic use), Seasonal demand Flowers, essential oil extraction flowers and export purpose flowers.

Madam you have initiated one of the best agritalk I don't know why people are not taking interest on this. Flowericulture is highly potential area where we can a good foreign reserve.

For Silent Expression of emotion,, Flowers are best way. Love, care, memory, best wishes, worship, welcome.......
Of-course earn the money..
 
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executivedirectoraci said:
Dear Sweta Madam,

The primary factors for Flower cultivation are as follows.

It must be near to the market for the loose selling.
The farm must have clear sunshine.
The farm must be located at well airation place.
There must be refrigerated storage facility.
The flowers must be reach easily to end customer with in 6 hours.
The farm labor must be well trained.
The cultivation must be market oriented.
Diversification of flower cultivation is essential.
There must be diversification of regular income generating flowers( domestic use), Seasonal demand Flowers, essential oil extraction flowers and export purpose flowers.

Madam you have initiated one of the best agritalk I don't know why people are not taking interest on this. Flowericulture is highly potential area where we can a good foreign reserve.

For Silent Expression of emotion,, Flowers are best way. Love, care, memory, best wishes, worship, welcome.......
Of-course earn the money..
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Dear Mr. Prajapat,

Thanks for sharing the information on floriculture.

You said - "Floriculture is highly potential area where we can a good foreign reserve" please elaborate.

Hopefully we would soon be having an active participation from other readers.

Regards,
Shweta
 

editorialteam said:
Dear Readers,

If anyone want to start flower farm what are the factors to be considered?

Regards,
Shweta
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G.Ananda Rao B.Sc (Ag) , Agricultural Finance Consultant shares his views -

Floriculture give ample scope for economic development of farming community and flower industry has very good prospects due internal consumption and export potentiality.

Any farmer with a land holdings ranging from 5 cents to any extent can start floriculture depending up on the marketing opportunities available in the near by towns. If, small and marginal farmers are going to take up cultivation of Jasmine, crossandra, Marigold, tube-rose, annual Chrysanthimum , roses etc and can earn their lively hood.
 

I am planning for roses to meet local demand during marriage seasons.

I would also like to know the ground work to be done.

I have been to Kadiyam recently where severe power crisis effect can be seen with floriculture companies.

regards,
rajsekhar
 

Mr. Rajasekhar first you will have to do a small assignment. Frst of all you will have to identify the actual user of the flowers. Like the person who are involve in the floor decoration, The person who are making the garlands, The person who are decorating the vehicles, The person who are having the business of the Tent House. This will give you and idea about the requirement. They you can identify the peak marriage season. . You crop must be ready at that time for the flower plucking. They you will have to work out on the post harvest management. Who will deliver the plants, Who will deliver the plants, Who will collect the flowers. After that you will have to find out your financial what will be the costing and return. How many type of the flowers they need. Then you have to identify the potential flower growing land for your cultivation.
 

Could you kindly explain the prospects of open filed cultivation of Rose, like, the type of rose, cost per acre, the financial return and more.

Thanks & regards,
C Karuppanan
Madurai,TN
8754126663
 

ckraja said:
Could you kindly explain the prospects of open filed cultivation of Rose, like, the type of rose, cost per acre, the financial return and more.

Thanks & regards,
C Karuppanan
Madurai,TN
8754126663
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Dear Mr. C Karuppanan,

Depending up on the scope of marketing famers can start floriculture on their lands which are having irrigation facilities . Depending up on the following soil and climatic conditions farmers can select flowers suitable to their local conditions :

Roses
Soil Type - Well drained light soil
Temperature – Day time 30 degrees C , night time 15C
PH of Soil – 6.5 -7.5
Open Field/Shade net/Poly House/green House – Open field/shade net/Poly house /green houses
Remarks – If export potential is available can be cultivated in green houses

Let us know if you need any other information.

Regards,
G.Ananda Rao B.Sc (Ag) ,
Agricultural Finance Consultant
 

editorialteam said:
Dear Mr. Rao,

What is the ground work to be done before getting into floriculture business?

Regards,
Shweta
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As told to Mr. C Karuppanan,

Depending up on the scope of marketing famers can start floriculture on their lands which are having irrigation facilities . Depending up on the following soil and climatic conditions farmers can select flowers suitable to their local conditions :

Apart from roses, one could also check out for other flowers.

Gladiolus
 Soil Type - Well drained Light, alluvial, black cotton soils
Temperature – Day time 25-43 degrees C , 16-18 night
PH of Soil – 5.5 -6.50
Open Field/Shade net/Poly House/green House – Open fields
Remarks – Hilly areas are more suitable

Carnation
Soil Type - Well drained fertile soils
Temperature – 5 - 18 degrees C
PH of Soil – 6.5-7.1
Open Field/Shade net/Poly House/green House – Green House
Remarks – Throughout the year

Chrysanthimum
Soil Type - All types soils , Sandy loams
Temperature – Up to 35 degrees C
PH of Soil – 6.2 - 6.7
Open Field/Shade net/Poly House/green House – Field Cultivation
Remarks – Perennial

Jasmine
Temperature – Up to 35 degrees C

MariGold
Soil Type - All types of soils
Temperature – 18-35 degrees C
PH of Soil – 7.0 -7.5
Open Field/Shade net/Poly House/green House – Open Fields
Remarks – Winter, summer , rainy season

Regards,
G.Ananda Rao B.Sc (Ag) ,
Agricultural Finance Consultant
 

I came through a news from Daily Pioneer, where the center is asking to state to diversify from wheat and paddy. As these crops require a lot of water resources special to Punjab and Haryana.

The floriculture is the Major Focus area for the diversification. The mild climatic conditions of these state can give very good return, But the farmer are suspicious toward the success of diversification. It will require a lot of new efforts , new technology, new knowledge, New equipment . The farmers don't know the technology for the harvesting, storage and processing. The market is also a big problem for the diversification for new crop.

Yes it is true the farmer need the proper training. This also open the employment opportunity for the young agriculture graduate in the farming sector. The possibility of the new industry will open the gate of employment in other sectors also

The open floriculture as per the climatic condition will help farmer in the cost minimization and it will increase the profit of farmers.



Read the complete article. From by Daily Pioneer
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Think beyond paddy farming: Centre
 
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executivedirectoraci said:
I came through a news from Daily Pioneer, where the center is asking to state to diversify from wheat and paddy. As these crops require a lot of water resources special to Punjab and Haryana.

The floriculture is the Major Focus area for the diversification. The mild climatic conditions of these state can give very good return, But the farmer are suspicious toward the success of diversification. It will require a lot of new efforts , new technology, new knowledge, New equipment . The farmers don't know the technology for the harvesting, storage and processing. The market is also a big problem for the diversification for new crop.

Yes it is true the farmer need the proper training. This also open the employment opportunity for the young agriculture graduate in the farming sector. The possibility of the new industry will open the gate of employment in other sectors also

The open floriculture as per the climatic condition will help farmer in the cost minimization and it will increase the profit of farmers.



Read the complete article. From by Daily Pioneer
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Think beyond paddy farming: Centre
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Dear Mr. Prajapat,

Thanks for sharing this post with us.

Mr. Atul R.Patwardhan, Floriculture Consultant feels floriculture business is good but it cannot be compared with regular cereal crops cultivation. He says, " Wheat & Paddy are required by us during our day to day life & they are essential. So farmers must grow them on regular basis."


Regards,
Shweta
 
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Financial capital required to start flower farm -

For open fields , the cost of cultivation will range from Rs. 20000 - 30000 per acre for flowers like roses, jasmine, crossandra, gladiolus, Chrysanthimum, marigold etc

Cost poly houses/green houses will be Rs.3.00 Lakhs per 100 Sq mts ( Rs.120 Lakhs per acre ). For raising rose flowers under green house conditions in one hectare area requires ( Fixed and recurring) Rs.275- 300 Lakhs.

As told by -
G.Ananda Rao B.Sc (Ag) ,
Agricultural Finance Consultant
 

Govt is taking initiative to promote the Floriculture in India. The govt is exploring the opportunity for floriculture development in India. Please go through the below article for the same.



Government to focus more on floriculture, horticulture: Sharad Pawar TIMES OF INDIA...11/09/2012

Union agriculture minister Sharad Pawar has said that the union government will divert its focus from foodgrain production to floriculture and horticulture as farmers in India have produced more than enough foodgrains to ensure food security.

Pawar was speaking at a function organized by the Rose society in Pune on Saturday. Pawar said, "Farmers in our country have worked hard and as a result all government godowns are overflowing. In fact now the government has no space to store foodgrains. This year India has exported 40 lakh tonne rice, 30 lakh tonne sugar and 25 lakh tonne wheat to other countries. And still we have sufficient foodgrains in stock"

He added, "We have succeeded in resolving the food security problem and now the government is diverting its focus from foodgrain production. Now India needs to concentrate on floriculture and horticulture. The government will help farmers to establish a chain of cold houses and encourage them to grow more flowers and fruits with international market in mind".

"World over the market for flowers and fruits is expanding. In over 600 billion dollar flower market, India's share is minimal. Efforts will be taken to increase this share" said Pawar. He said that India stood second in the list of largest fruit and vegetable producing nations in the world.









Government to focus more on floriculture, horticulture: Sharad Pawar - Times Of India
 

Dear Mr. Rao/Mr. Patwardhan,

How to select which flower variety should be opted for cultivation?

Regards,
Shweta
 
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facts of floriculture

hi.. I have few questions.1. Is floriculture profitable 2. I have 3 acres land in mysore district karnataka and want to do something that is worth of invesrment. Plz suggest me is there any other business.
 

editorialteam said:
Dear Mr. Rao,

How to select which flower variety should be opted for cultivation?

Regards,
Shweta
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Depending up on the climatic and soil conditions and market potentiality suitable flowers can be cultivated.

As replied by -
G.Ananda Rao B.Sc (Ag) ,
Agricultural Finance Consultant
 

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