Marigold Farming Transforms Shivpuri Farmer's Fortune, Earns INR 1.5 Lakh from 1 Bigha

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News18•21-01-2026, 14:09

Marigold Farming Transforms Shivpuri Farmer's Fortune, Earns INR 1.5 Lakh from 1 Bigha

•Monti Kushwaha, a farmer from Salouda village, Shivpuri, shifted from traditional farming to marigold cultivation.
•He earned INR 1 to 1.5 lakh from just 1 bigha of land by growing marigold flowers.
•Marigold cultivation is low-cost, has continuous production, and high market demand, ensuring easy sales.
•The crop matures in 45-50 days and yields flowers for 2-3 months, allowing for continuous harvesting.
•Despite average prices (INR 22/kg), low costs and high yield make it highly profitable for small landholders.

Why It Matters: Marigold cultivation offers high profitability and a stable income for farmers, even with small landholdings.

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