Rampur Farmer Salim Khan Earns 1.2 Million Annually from Gerbera Cultivation

• Salim Khan, a farmer from Rampur, has ventured into Gerbera flower cultivation in a polyhouse, moving beyond traditional crops.
• He invested approximately 1.2 million rupees in 30,000 Gerbera saplings from Bengaluru and 6 million rupees for polyhouse construction on 12 bighas.
• Harvesting began in January 2026, three months after planting, with an initial income of 200,000 rupees from 50,000-60,000 flowers.
• Gerbera flowers are in high demand for weddings, parties, hotels, and decoration, with supplies reaching Moradabad, Bareilly, Lucknow, Delhi, and Rudrapur.
• The cultivation promises uninterrupted income for about 5 years, with an estimated annual earning of 1.2 to 1.6 million rupees.