Switching to marigold farming from paddy
Summary
Rabindra Khadka of Kanepokhari-7 in Morang has switched from paddy to marigold farming, hoping flower cultivation will be more profitable and easier to manage on small plots. He plans to grow flowers for Tihar and Chhath before using the same land for tomatoes.
Key Points
- Rabindra Khadka has replaced paddy with marigold cultivation on his seven-and-a-half-kattha plot in Chanditole, Kanepokhari Rural Municipality-7, Morang.
- He switched because of labour shortages, difficulty mechanising small plots, and stagnant paddy prices.
- Khadka expects higher returns from marigolds and plans to sell flowers for Tihar, Chhath and later markets.
- He is using organic methods and hopes to follow marigold with tomato cultivation on the same land.
