Commercial Cut Flower Production in Nepal and Status of Four Important Cut Flowers

Abstract

Commercial cut flower production in Nepal had its origin during late eighties of last century. This paper deals with history of commercial cut flowers production in Nepal and the current situation of cut flower production in Nepal with special reference to types of cut flowers grown, area under various cut flowers, production system (in-door or out-door) and location of production area in the country. Status of four most important cut flowers of Nepal is also described. This paper has revealed steady increase in the area of production and spread of growing area from within the Kathmandu valley to other parts of the country. The types of cut flowers grown in Nepal has also diversified and production changed for high value cut flowers from open field cultivation to semi to fully protected cultivation system. Keywords: Floriculture, inventory, production system, protective production J. Inst. Agric. Anim. Sci. 25:17-21 2004