Vol. 12, Issue 4 (2023)

Author(s):
Pragati K Bante, Ulemale DH, Tale SG, Gedam PJ and Yuwanate SL

Abstract:
The present study entitled "Economics of production of selected flowers in Nagpur district", was undertaken in Nagpur district. In overall 60 flower growers consisting 20 growers of each selected flower viz. Rose, Tuberose and Marigold were selected. The per hectare cost of cultivation of Rose was Rs. 1067736.04 for two years, in Tuberose it was Rs. 677916.10 for two years and in Marigold it was Rs. 177293.36. The major items of cost of cultivation were human labour, planting material, machinery charge, manures, fertilizers and imputed rental value of land. The total net returns received in Rose and Tuberose for two years was Rs. 1819959.62 and Rs. 579881.25 respectively and in Marigold it was observed Rs. 99785.02. The average input output ratio at cost C3 was found 2.71, 1.86 and 1.56 for Rose, Tuberose and Marigold respectively. It is greater than 1, therefore cultivation of selected flowers in open field is profitable. Thus, the net profit increased with the increase in the size of holdings. The input output ratio at cost C3 was highest in Rose followed by Tuberose and Marigold.