Current Status of Cut Flower Business in Nepal

Abstract

In this article an attempt has been made to cover all the aspects of cut flower business including the present scenario, prospects and different factors which need to be improved in order to meet the expected standards. This report offers the information regarding the status of current market, area of production and demands of different cut flowers such as carnation, gerbera, gladiolus and rose in Nepalese market, which facilitates persons to make up their mind to figure out the floriculture business in Nepal. Cut flower business has flourished in Nepal compared to yesteryears, but the development is not sufficient to fulfill the demand of consumers. The production decreases during the winter season in comparison to summer season. This article also includes list of numbers of producers, their position in the market and the situation of consumer. The export and import data of few years has also been illustrated. It gives the brief information regarding annual production of these flowers, present price per stick and its demand in domestic and international market. Key words: Cut flower; gladiolus; carnation; gerbera; rose; floriculture DOI: 10.3126/kuset.v5i1.2849 Kathmandu University Journal of Science, Engineering and Technology Vol.5, No.1, January 2009, pp 87-98