Roses

Roses Industry Scenario

Roses are the largest traded flowers in the world market.
Leading Countries in the Floriculture are Netherlands, Columbia, Italy, Spain & Israel.
Important Flowers cultivated in India are Roses, Gladioli, Gerberas, Anthurium, Dahlias, Tube Roses, Orchids
Flower Label Program
Guide to flower exporters
The polyhouses in which cutflowers are grown are of various sizes ranging from 500 sq.m.to 10,000 sq.m. (One hectare). They also differ in terms of cost as (a) low cost-Rs.125/m2 , (b) medium cost- Rs.500/ m2 and (c) high cost-Rs.2000/ m2, depending upon material used for construction and other facilities provided in them.
An investment in a polyhouse of one hectare size with medium cost comes to almost
Rs. 50 lakhs, which is quite high. Considering high initial investment, the Government of India has introduced scheme of subsidy from 10% to 50%.