Commercial Production of Loose Flowers

The government of India has identified floriculture as a sunrise industry and accorded it 100% export-oriented status. About 322 thousand hectares of the area were under cultivation for floriculture in 2020-21. Production of flowers is estimated to be 2151.96 thousand tons of loose flowers and 828.09 thousand tons of cut flowers in 2020-21. India’s export basket comprises mainly dry flowers (60%), fresh- cut flowers, value- added products, seeds, and planting material. The country has exported 23,597.17MT of floriculture products to the world for the worth of Rs. 771.41crores in 2021-22. Major Export Destinations in 2021-22 are U.S.A, Netherland, Germany, U.K. United Arab EMTs, and Canada. During 2017-18, in terms of loose flower production Tamil Nadu ranks first position followed by Andhra Pradesh. The loose flowers are in high demand as they are used in rangoli arrangements, hair Veni or Hair Gajra garlands, pooja essentials, garden displays etc. Loose flower varieties in demand in the floriculture business are Jasmine, Rosé, Marigold, Tuberose, Chrysanthemum, Hibiscus, Spider Lily, Barleria, Gaillardia, Kaner, Crossandra and Barleria and occupy major flower cultivated area of the country as the domestic consumption is very high. Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka are the leading loose flower producing states. The present publication on ‘Commercial Production of Loose flowers’ is planned in 6 interesting chapters vividly highlighting various aspects of floriculture with special emphasis on loose flower covering introduction, scope, scenario and importance of loose flowers, Principle of production management practices, Post-harvest management, Marketing and package of practices of 34 important loose flowers. This book will be useful to teachers, students, scientists, nurserymen, landscape designers, planners, amateur and professional gardeners, florists and above all progressive flower growers.

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