How to start marigold flower farming for good income?

Marigold is one of the easiest and most reliable floriculture crops, with strong demand during festivals and the wedding season. It grows in most soils with good drainage, needs full sun, and gives flowers in about 60 to 75 days from transplanting. Use hybrid African or French marigold for better yield. Plan sowing so flowering coincides with festivals like Dussehra, Diwali and local temple seasons for the best prices. Investment per acre is moderate (seedlings, fertiliser, pinching, labour for plucking), and yields can be several tonnes per acre across the season. Income depends heavily on timing and market rates, which swing a lot. Sell to local mandis, temples, garland makers or processing units. Stagger planting to spread risk. Confirm local rates before scaling up.