Marigold Cultivation: Lakhimpur Kheri Farmers Find Bumper Profits in 50 Days
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News18•22-01-2026, 16:03
Marigold Cultivation: Lakhimpur Kheri Farmers Find Bumper Profits in 50 Days
- •Farmers in Lakhimpur Kheri, Uttar Pradesh, are shifting from traditional crops to flower cultivation for higher profits.
- •Ajay Verma, a farmer, earned ₹1 to ₹1.5 lakh from marigolds on just 1.5 bighas, highlighting the crop's profitability.
- •Marigolds are in high demand during winter and the wedding season starting February, ensuring consistent market sales.
- •Cultivation cost is low (₹8-10k per bigha), and flowers sell for ₹12,000 per quintal, offering significant returns.
- •The crop matures quickly in 45-50 days, allowing farmers to earn income rapidly and plant another crop in the same year.
Why It Matters: Marigold cultivation offers Lakhimpur Kheri farmers quick, high profits with low investment, especially during wedding season.
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