The workflow
flowchart LR
A[Crop + variety<br/>marigold, jasmine, rose] --> B[Beds + drip]
B --> C[Fertigation +<br/>plant growth regulators]
C --> D[Pinching / staking]
D --> E[Daily harvest<br/>at dawn]
E --> F[Grade + bouquet]
F --> G[Wholesale flower market]
It is a daily-harvest business; logistics and freshness compound.
Key takeaways
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We Supply Marigold Plants to 4 States
Chittoor marigold nursery ships 50-70 lakh seedlings annually at Rs 2/plant to 4 states using cotton-box cargo with 24-hour delivery.
4 Acres of Marigold.. 7 Harvests.. Rs 12 Lakh Crop
Marigold on mulching sheet with multi-market dispatch can return Rs 12+ lakh on 4 acres at Rs 4 lakh cost, with 7+ cuttings every 5 days over 4 months.
Virajaji Jasmine Farming | Rs 200/kg.. 50 kg/day
Native virajaji jasmine at 1.5 gajam spacing yields 50 kg/acre/day in monsoon peak and commands Rs 100-200/kg with weekly spray regime via drone.
Jasmine Cultivation is Good.. Daily Income
Largest marigold seedling nursery
Ashtagandha Plus red and Vakkal yellow marigold give 20 weekly cuttings with non-shrinking size, ideal for Sept–Nov festival sales.
Chrysanthemum cultivation in Tamil Nadu
Light-forced Cent Yellow chrysanthemum gives 4 quicker harvests around festival peaks but trades off yield and flower size vs natural cycle.
I removed my Arka Savi rose plot
Arka Savi rose avoids night harvesting but yields half of Sent varieties, so its lower daily mandi load doesn’t offset the lost income.