Marigold Cultivation Blooms: Farmers Reap Huge Profits Post-Winter in North 24 Parganas

• Farmers in Bahera, Duttapukur police station, North 24 Parganas, are earning significant profits from marigold cultivation even after winter.
• Traditionally dependent on vegetables, many are now shifting to marigold farming due to its high profitability and lower effort.
• Cultivating marigolds on 7-8 katha of land costs 4-5 thousand rupees, yielding profits of 25-30 thousand rupees.
• Young men and women, facing unemployment, are also adopting marigold cultivation as a profession.
• Flowers from the area are sold in major markets like Barasat and Howrah, ensuring good prices and year-round demand.