Published Mar 24, 2023
Floriculture is the cultivation and trade of flowers and ornamental plants. It is a sunrise industry with high export potential.
Floriculture products include cut flowers, pot plants, cut foliage, seeds, bulbs, tubers, rooted cuttings and dried flowers.
Floriculture provides employment opportunities to millions of people especially women and rural youth. It also enhances farm income.
India has diverse agro-climatic conditions that allow growing various types of flowers such as roses, orchids, lilies, carnations etc.
India ranks second in the world in terms of area under floriculture. The major states are Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra and West Bengal.
Floriculture faces challenges such as lack of infrastructure, quality standards, cold chain facilities and skilled manpower.