Young Farmer Earns Lakhs from 20 Guntha Marigold Farming in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

• Bhagwan Sachin Patil, a young farmer from Shirodi Khurd, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, earned ₹1.5 lakh from 20 Guntha marigold farming last year.
• He expects to earn ₹1.5 to ₹2 lakh this year from Super Orange and Akshada Yellow varieties.
• Inspired by his village's floriculture success, Patil achieved 35 quintals yield last year, expecting 30-40 quintals this year.
• Key practices include bamboo support, planned spraying, drip application, and using specific fertilizers like Sadabahar kit, 19-19, Flora, and farmyard manure.
• Mulching is crucial for extended production and higher yield, though missed this year due to continuous rain.

Why It Matters: Dedication and scientific methods in floriculture can yield significant income from small landholdings.