What are some high-value flowering crops for profitable farming?
High value flowering crops provide premium prices with high market demand. Following are some high-value flower crops that are known for their profitability in commercial farming and you should definitely grow:
- Rose: Popular for the cut flower industry. High demand in market all over the world.
- Gerbera: Widely used in bouquets and floral decorations due to its vibrant fowers.
- Orchids: High demand in market, mainly export markets.
- Lilies: Extremely used in events and ceremonies. You can fetch good prices.
- Carnation: Highly demanded, particularly around Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day.
- Chrysanthemum: Handy flower with demand in decoration and religious use.
- Tulip: Mostly grown in temperate regions for high value in niche markets.
- Gladiolus: Popular for decoration, bouquet and floral arrangements.
- Marigold: Heavily used in festivals and religious events. Easy to maintain and require minimal inputs.
- Tuberose: Aromatic flowering plant, widely used in perfume industry and also used in making garlands.