Floriculture Boom: Farmer Ravindra Bhokare Earns 3 Lakh Profit from 50K Investment

• Ravindra Bhokare from Shirodi Khurd, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, found success in floriculture, moving beyond traditional farming.
• He expects a net profit of 2.5 to 3 lakh rupees this year from a 50,000 rupee investment, cultivating marigolds on one acre.
• Last year, he earned 4 to 5 lakh rupees from 100 quintals of flowers, showcasing consistent high income.
• Bhokare planted 10,500 marigold saplings (Narangi, Akshada Yellow) and anticipates 150 quintals of production this year.
• He advises new farmers to use mulching and modern technology like drip irrigation for extended production and better yields.