🌼 Introduction
Jasmine (Chameli), known for its heavenly fragrance and white or yellow blossoms, is a globally adored flower used in perfumery, rituals, garlands, and cosmetics. In India and Southeast Asia, jasmine is considered sacred and is also a top export flower due to its essential oil.
With low input costs, strong market demand, and high per-acre returns, jasmine flower farming is a profitable venture for both small and commercial farmers.
🌿 Botanical Overview
FeatureDetailsCommon NameJasmine, ChameliBotanical NameJasminum sambac, J. grandiflorumFamilyOleaceaeTypePerennial shrub/climberLifespan10–15 years (with good care)
🌱 Ideal Climate & Soil
Climate:
Tropical and subtropical climate
Ideal temp: 20°C to 30°C
Grows well in full sunlight (min. 6 hours/day)
Soil:
Well-drained loamy or sandy-loam soils
pH: 6.5–7.5
Avoid heavy clay or waterlogged areas
🌸 Popular Varieties of Jasmine
Jasminum sambac – Used for garlands, pooja
Jasminum grandiflorum – For perfumery, oil extraction
Jasminum auriculatum – Long spike variety, high-yield
Jasminum multiflorum – Hardy, white-flowered variety
🧑🌾 Propagation & Planting
Propagation:
By cuttings, layering, or suckers
Most common: stem cuttings (20–25 cm)
Nursery:
Prepare beds with compost + sand
Rooting in 30–40 days
Planting:
Spacing: 1.5 x 1.5 meters for bushy types
Best season: June–September
Irrigate immediately after planting
🌾 Organic Crop Management
Irrigation:
Every 5–7 days during dry spells
Avoid overwatering
Organic Fertilizers:
FYM or compost (10–12 tons/acre annually)
Panchagavya spray monthly
Jeevamrut soil drench every 20 days
Mulching:
Use dried leaves, straw, or sugarcane trash
🐛 Pest & Disease Management (Organic)
Pest/DiseaseSymptomsOrganic ControlMites & thripsLeaf curling, flower dropNeem oil 3%, garlic sprayBud wormHoles in flower budsBacillus thuringiensis (BT) sprayRoot rotWilting, yellowingTrichoderma + compost treatmentLeaf spot/fungalBlack/brown spots on leavesCow dung + buttermilk foliar
🌼 Flowering & Harvesting
First flowering: 5–6 months after planting
Peak flowering: April to October (varies by variety)
Harvest in early morning for fragrance retention
Flowers should be picked daily when fully open
🛍️ Post-Harvest Handling & Uses
Grading:
By petal size, fragrance, and purity
Uses:
Garlands and decorations
Daily worship (pooja)
Essential oil & perfume
Herbal and Ayurvedic medicine
Jasmine tea and cosmetics
🌎 Market & Export
Domestic Markets:
Mandis, temples, weddings, florists
Export Potential:
Essential oil to: UAE, USA, France, UK, Japan
Demand from cosmetic and fragrance companies
Sales Channels:
Farmer groups / FPOs
Contract farming with distilleries
Online marketplaces
💰 Yield & Profit Estimation
ItemEstimate per AcreCost of Cultivation₹50,000 – ₹70,000Yield (flowers/year)3,000 – 5,000 kgPrice (avg ₹100–₹150/kg)₹3,00,000 – ₹7,50,000Net Profit₹2,00,000 – ₹6,00,000 annually
🏡 Jasmine in Home Gardens
Can be grown in pots (12–18 inch depth)
Use trellis for climbers
Apply compost monthly
Light pruning after each flowering cycle
🔚 Conclusion
Jasmine farming combines cultural value with commercial potential. Its application in puja, perfume, herbal tea, and beauty care industries ensures steady demand. With low initial investment and high fragrance-based returns, jasmine is a long-lasting, sustainable flower crop ideal for Indian climate.
✍️Real Neel
Founder- Farming Writers
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