Want to grow roses for the Bengaluru cut flower market. Confused between Dutch hybrid teas and Indian field roses.
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For the premium Bengaluru cut flower market, Dutch hybrid tea roses grown under polyhouse give the best long stemmed export and bouquet quality, while open field Indian roses suit loose flower, garland and bulk demand. Popular polyhouse cut rose colours come in red, pink and yellow types selected for stem length and vase life. Karnataka, especially the Bengaluru belt, is a major rose hub with cold chain and auction facilities. If you want high value stems and have capital for a polyhouse, go Dutch hybrids with drip and fertigation. If you want lower cost and steady loose flower sales to temples and events, field roses like the fragrant local types work. Match variety to market, plan grading and quick cold storage, and tie up with florists or the flower auction to get fair rates.
I supply cut roses to Bengaluru florists. Stem length and no thrips damage are everything for price. Polyhouse Dutch reds fetch the best rate around Valentine and wedding season. Field roses I sell as loose flowers when stems are short.
Open field roses are cheaper to start and still profitable for loose flower demand here. But pests and rain spotting hurt quality. If budget allows, polyhouse pays back through better rates and year round picking.