Published Sep 07, 2023
Karnataka boasts the highest floriculture in India, with its favourable climate and suitable conditions contributing to the state's significant production of flowers for domestic and international markets.
Karnataka excels in flower production, occupying 18,000 hectares in floriculture. It contributes 14% of India's flower production and experiences price surges of up to 100% during festive periods.
Third-largest flower producer in India. Chittoor, Anantapur, and East Godavari are key districts. In 2020-21 , it produced 4.06 lakh tonnes of flowers, confirmed by the Ministry of Agriculture.
Tamil Nadu leads Indian flower production, occupying 25% of the share. Cut flowers grow in Hosur, Nilgiris, Kodaikanal (upper and lower Palani hills), and Yercaud (Shevroyan hills).
Flower cultivation spanned 26.054 hectares in 2016-17, yielding 71.27 tonnes. By 2020-21, the area grew to 29.315 hectares, with production slightly dropping to 70.92 tonnes.
Maharashtra has led Indian floriculture since the 90s, with rose, gerbera, and jasmine exports. Present market closures are concerning, particularly impacting Pune's tehsil rose farmers.