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Cut rose (open-field) cultivation

Open-field rose cultivation in India produces both loose flowers (for malas, gulkand, attar) and cut flowers for vase use. ICAR-Indian Institute of Horticultural Research, Bengaluru has developed open-field cut/loose-flower varieties including Arka Savi, Arka Parimala, Arka Pride, Arka Ivory and Arka Sukanya.

Key characteristics

  • Mandate Institute: ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru
  • IIHR Varieties: Arka Savi, Arka Parimala, Arka Pride, Arka Ivory, Arka Sukanya
  • Commercial Belts: Telangana, Karnataka (Hosur), Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra

Cultivation and adoption

Major commercial belts are Telangana (Ranga Reddy), Karnataka (Hosur belt), Tamil Nadu (Krishnagiri) and Maharashtra. Open-field cuts target domestic mandis and short-haul export, while polyhouse production serves premium and overseas markets.

See also: Marigold Crop, Chrysanthemum Crop, Jassids Sucking Pests Floriculture, Fusarium Wilt Chrysanthemum, Jasmine Jaji Virajaji, Jasmine Mallepoolu Sambac.

References

  1. ICAR-IIHR Rose varieties for open field. https://krishi.icar.gov.in/jspui/bitstream/123456789/53272/1/folder%20draft.pdf
  2. Rose - ICAR-IIHR. https://iihr.res.in/varieties-crop-name/rose