what someone said so well "The secret of love is hidden in thorns, the result of love spreads through fragrance. Rose flower, the essence of life, every moment, every breath, should be full of love." Rose is considered a symbol of love all over the world. People often use roses to express their love. Today is National Red Rose Day, on this occasion we are going to tell you in which state of India it is cultivated the most.
India is at the top in the world in terms of rose cultivation. Many products are made with the help of roses. These include rose water, gulkhand and the famous perfume of Kannauj and Hasayan. Apart from these, there are many other products which are made from roses. It gives a huge profit to those who cultivate it.
Reports show that Karnataka is at the top among the states cultivating the most roses in the country. According to the report of the Agriculture and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), Karnataka doubled the production of flowers to 1,71,880 tonnes in 2022, which is much more than 76,910 tonnes in 2018. Reports show that the Dutch rose of Bangalore is very popular. A large part of the roses going abroad from all over the country is also from Karnataka. Due to which the people associated with its work also get a lot of benefit."text-align: justify;">Essential parameters for rose cultivation
15 to 28 degree temperature is good for rose cultivation. For its cultivation, the pH value of the soil should be between 6 to 7.5. Sandy loam soil is best for growing roses. Plant it in rows, keep a distance of 2-3 feet between the plants.
When to harvest
The right time to cut roses is when their petals are bright in colour. The next year, rose farms produce good amount of flowers. Good flowers start blooming after pruning them in the month of March. After cutting roses, the flowers should be put in water and kept in cold storage.
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