Business Idea: If you are thinking of starting your own business, then today we will tell you about such a business by starting one where you can earn a lot. Farmers feel that only traditional farming, like paddy wheat, can earn good money. If you also think so, then your thinking is wrong.
However, the cultivation of aromatic flowers and herbs can also earn money. Aromatic plant geranium is also a similar crop, by cultivating which farmers can earn bumper profits. Bumper income can be earned from the oil used in this plant. The oil of this plant is in great demand in the market.
Farmers are being encouraged by the government to cultivate aromatic plants in the country. For this, the government is working under the Aroma Mission. Geranium is a type of aromatic plant.
Oil is extracted from geranium flowers, used in many other works besides being used in medicines. Geranium oil smells like roses. It is used in aromatherapy, beauty products, perfumes and aromatic soaps. Let us tell you that this oil, which is sold for 20 thousand rupees per litre, is extracted from geranium flowers. Earlier, its crop was grown abroad. Now, it has started to grow in India as well.
Cultivation of geranium
Geranium plants can be grown quickly anywhere. However, sandy loam soil is considered better for this. There is no need to water this plant daily. That is, it can be cultivated where there is less rain. Every type of climate is considered suitable for its cultivation. However, a mild climate with low humidity is best for its good yield. Farmers can easily earn good profits by cultivating it.
Earning from geranium
It costs Rs 1 lakh to plant a geranium crop. However, the oil of this plant sells very expensively. It is sold in the market for about Rs 20,000 per litre. Its plants give production for 4 to 5 years. In this way, one can earn lakhs of rupees every year.