Maval Roses Bloom Globally: 7 Million Exported for Valentine's Day

• Maval taluka in Pune exports 6-7 million roses internationally for Valentine's Day, with 9-10 million for domestic markets.
• Modern farming methods, especially polyhouse technology, and good cold weather boosted rose production and quality.
• Maval roses are in high demand from Holland, Britain, Dubai, Singapore, Japan, Gulf countries, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand.
• Farmers are receiving 20-25 rupees per flower due to excellent quality and increased foreign orders.
• A meticulous export process involving grading, pre-cooling, special packaging, and cold chain management ensures freshness for 10-15 days.