Feasibility of Commercial Rose Farming

[Vegalinks]

Dear all,

I would like to know pros and cons of commercial rose gardens and whether it is a fruitful activity in Pakistan?

I'm based in Faisalabad and very much interested in planting roses for local market (not for export).

Any experienced grower would help in this regard like its economics, investment, cultivars, management issues etc

Thanks in advance.

[KBW]

vegalinks
Brother in what field of rose growing you want to commercialize? Are you interested in providing rose petals and flowers for garland OR you want to do a cut flower business OR you want to be a bulk provider of grafted new varieties to smaller nurseries OR you want grow specialised own route roses and venture into hybridization of new cultivars? All these could be profitable business but the methodology and approach needed for all of them would be different. First two are easier. For first one, Gruss an Teplitz is the best option as it needs minimum maintenance in Pakistan, flowers profusely and has a very strong scent. Third would need an up to date knowledge of new varieties / roses that can be grown in Pakistan. Fourth one is a specialist's job and would need lot of technical know how, time and effort. Your climate may also not be suitable for the forth. If you are more specific with your question, you will get a better feedback from the members.
regards

[Munir]

KBW's advice should be useful. Feasibility studies may also be available on net; I remember having seen one somewhere a year back, probably on SMEDA's Website.

[Vegalinks]

vegalinks
Brother in what field of rose growing you want to commercialize? Are you interested in providing rose petals and flowers for garland OR you want to do a cut flower business OR you want to be a bulk provider of grafted new varieties to smaller nurseries OR you want grow specialised own route roses and venture into hybridization of new cultivars? All these could be profitable business but the methodology and approach needed for all of them would be different. First two are easier. For first one, Gruss an Teplitz is the best option as it needs minimum maintenance in Pakistan, flowers profusely and has a very strong scent. Third would need an up to date knowledge of new varieties / roses that can be grown in Pakistan. Fourth one is a specialist's job and would need lot of technical know how, time and effort. Your climate may also not be suitable for the forth. If you are more specific with your question, you will get a better feedback from the members.
regards

Thank you KBW for such a detailed response

I'm interested in plating rose garden on commercial scale and selling those in local market that is hotels, shops etc. Just looking for economics before investing

KBW's advice should be useful. Feasibility studies may also be available on net; I remember having seen one somewhere a year back, probably on SMEDA's Website.

SMEDA ones are useless stuff, so need accurate and workable plan

[KBW]

So you are looking for cut flower business?

[Vegalinks]

So you are looking for cut flower business?

Yes

[Farhan Ahmed]

Only if you are located North of Islamabad such as Abbotabad/Mardan. Or else extra-ordinary measures will be required. On the other hand flower size/bloom count will also be reduced.

[KBW]

Vegalinks
Brother though colder areas are more suitable but there is lot of cut flower business in areas south of Islamabad. You must be having a few in your areas as well. Look around and search for one. Local knowledge is vital. Since I do not have exact knowledge of growing cut flower roses in your area so I will refrain from saying anything specific. Check from your local nurseries and they will have info about the rose farms in the area, if any. If not, go to Pattoki. Please only consider the advice of those who are in the business and have local knowledge of the project. Cultivars that are being grown in Abbotabad may be difficult to grow in Faisalabad or it might just work. Local knowledge is essential..

It will be a good idea to study about roses and visit a few rose farms. This business requires specific knowledge and if you don't have it, you are at a big disadvantage.

Best regards

[Munir]

I second KBW.I have seen a modest size cut flower farm in Gujranwala back in 92-93, growing both Glads & Roses.I think it is also grown around Pattoki,the main market from where the major supplies are made, at least in Punjab.Then,doesn't Pattoke grow most of the yough rose plants for supply all over Pakistan? Therefore, in my view the best place to get information should be Pattoki.

[Vegalinks]

Thank you guys for your valuable input.

there are few rose farms in Faisalabad including glass farms at University of agriculture and others doing this business successfully. A guy from our village planted 4 kanals of rose garden lately and he was a great success, now he installed 1 acre farm. That was my encouragement actually to go for this business. Local demand is huge for roses.

You all are right about the study of proper cultivars for my local environment and I think that is a must and Pattoki is a best option because all nurseries and gardeners goes there for purchasing/researching for such projects.