Madhya Pradesh has emerged as the third-largest flower-producing state in India.
The primary flowers cultivated in Madhya Pradesh include marigold, rose, chrysanthemum, gladiolus, tuberose, and medicinal flowers like isabgol, ashwagandha, safed musli, and coleus.
Among these, marigold occupies the largest area, grown over 24,214 hectares, followed by rose (4,502 hectares), chrysanthemum (1,709 hectares), gladiolus (1,058 hectares), and tuberose (263 hectares). Other varieties are cultivated on 11,227 hectares. The state's per hectare productivity is 15.01 metric tons, which is considered exceptional in the floriculture sector.
Out of the state's total 27.71 lakh hectares under horticulture, 42,978 hectares are dedicated to flower cultivation. In 2024-25, farmers in the state produced 5.12 lakh metric tons of flowers, a record-breaking figure. The day is not far off when Madhya Pradesh will lead the nation in floriculture, officials said.
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