Do profitable flower farming in September, read here the stories of 2 successful Flower Farmers

Flower farming in September is highly profitable in India if paired with good crop choices, efficient farm management, and market-oriented production planning.
Flower farming in India during September is ideal, thanks to suitable weather as the monsoon recedes, and it offers opportunities for significant profits depending on the chosen crop and scale of cultivation.

Profitable Flowers to Grow in September

Several flowers thrive when planted in September across most Indian states:

• Marigold: High demand and easy to grow; suitable for both open fields and protected cultivation.
• Chrysanthemum: Popular for the festive season, begins blooming 3 months from planting.
• Zinnia: Known for vibrant colors and quick yields, attracts butterflies and good market value.
• Cosmos & Gaillardia: Drought-tolerant, suitable for autumn planting.
• Dahlia, Petunia, Pansy, Calendula: Strong domestic market demand for fresh and cut flowers.
• Rose (particularly polyhouse/greenhouse varieties like ‘Arka Savi’): Very high profit potential per acre under protected cultivation.

Common Flowers for September Planting

Marigold, Chrysanthemum, Zinnia, Cosmos, Dahlia, Petunia, Calendula, Gaillardia, French Marigold, Pansy, Phlox, Vinca, Verbena, Limonium, Lobelia, Hollyhock

Suitable Regions

These flowers can be grown in most Indian states, particularly Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Punjab, Haryana, Gujarat, and Andhra Pradesh.

Story of two Successful Flower Farmers

1. Lohith Reddy

Lohith Reddy, a 31 year old from Bengaluru, left his promising tech career to pursue his passion for flower farming. After gaining experience on his cousin’s rose farm, he launched his own venture in 2018, starting with gerberas and later diversifying into chrysanthemums. “I wanted a reliable source of income,” he shares.
Today, his farm, Lohith Flora, generates Rs 7 lakh per month by producing 1,500 bunches of chrysanthemums weekly. His focus on quality and freshness, along with a cold chain system, has earned him a loyal customer base. “His flowers last up to seven days,” says wholesaler Ashok Agarwal. With over 20 employees, Lohith plans to expand further, aiming to deliver directly to customers’ homes. “It’s soul-satisfying to be surrounded by flowers,” he smiles.

2. Abhinav Singh

Abhinav Singh, after completing his BTech and working at Microsoft, realised that despite living a luxurious life in England, he missed being close to his family. “Even though I felt happy, I never felt accomplished,” he says. In 2015, he returned to India and, after a year at Microsoft’s Gurgaon office, he decided to pursue agriculture, a field his family had been involved in for generations. He chose gerbera cultivation, a flower in high demand during wedding seasons in Uttar Pradesh.
Abhinav began his venture with a government subsidy for setting up a polyhouse on one acre of land. “It took me around two years to get the project and loan approved,” he shares. In October 2020, he planted his first batch of gerberas, and by February 2021, he had his first harvest. Now, he sells around 2,000 flowers daily earning about Rs 1.5 lakh per month, with an annual income of Rs 18 lakh.