Flower Farming Brings Hope to Telangana Farmers: Subsidies Up to ₹40,000 Available

Farmers in Telangana’s Sangareddy district are increasingly exploring commercial flower cultivation as an alternative to traditional crops, which can be vulnerable to irregular rainfall and unexpected weather conditions. According to the report, more than 250 acres across the district are being used to grow different varieties of flowers. Farmers in Sadashivpet, Kohir, Jharasangam and Munipally mandals are showing particular interest in this sector, with support and guidance from horticulture officials.

Different flowers have different growing periods. Marigolds may begin flowering around 55–70 days after planting, while gladiolus can take approximately 60–100 days to mature. Tuberose may be ready for harvesting in around 80–100 days, chrysanthemums generally take 100–120 days to flower, and roses may begin flowering within roughly 90–120 days, depending on the variety and growing conditions. Horticulture officials say eligible farmers can receive subsidies of around ₹8,000 per acre for marigold cultivation and up to ₹40,000 for lily cultivation under applicable schemes. During the festive season, demand for flowers such as marigolds often rises. A farmer from Chimnapur village in Nyalkal mandal said he cultivated marigolds on two acres and was receiving prices of around ₹60–₹70 per kilogram. He also reported daily earnings from flower sales, although actual returns depend on yields, market prices, production costs and demand.