Faridabad Farmers Strike Gold with Flowers Amidst Cold Wave, Fog Boosts Yields

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News18•05-01-2026, 20:29
Faridabad Farmers Strike Gold with Flowers Amidst Cold Wave, Fog Boosts Yields
- •While severe cold and fog harm vegetable crops, flower cultivators in Faridabad's Fatehpur Billoch village are thriving.
- •Cold and humidity are ideal for flowers like Tuberose and Sunflower, leading to excellent yield and quality.
- •Farmer Mukesh cultivates Sunflower on 3 acres and Tuberose on 6 acres, noting fog significantly benefits blooming.
- •Flower crops require less pest control; sunflowers need irrigation every 15-20 days, tuberose daily.
- •Flowers from Fatehpur Billoch are sold in Delhi's Ghazipur Mandi, bringing millions in monthly profits due to high demand and easy care.
Why It Matters: Faridabad flower farmers are reaping millions, as cold and fog prove beneficial for their crops.
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