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Top 5 Orchids Producing States In India

by aditya abhishek

Introduction

Cultivating orchid is considered one of the most profitable agribusiness. From one acre orchid farm a farmer can earn up to 25 lakhs Indian rupees. 

Largest Producer

Thailand is the world's leading producer as well as the exporter of orchids in the world. Around 7,420 acres of land is used for orchid cultivation. 

India

In India around 1256 species of orchids are found. Out of which Cymbidium, Paphiopedilum, Vanda, Arachnis and Dendrobium are cultivated on a large scale. 

Assam 

Assam is the largest orchid producing state in India. From 2021-2022 around 4,950 tonnes of loose value & 9,980 tonnes of cut value orchid was produced in the state. 

West Bengal

West Bengal is the second  largest orchid producing state in India. From 2021-2022 around 70 tonnes of cut value orchid was produced in the state. 

Madhya Pradesh

Madhya Pradesh is the third largest orchid producing state in India. From 2021-2022 around 50 tonnes of loose value orchid was produced in the state. 

Karnataka

Karnataka is the fourth largest orchid producing state in India. From 2021-2022 around 50 tonnes of cut value orchid was produced in the state. 

Meghalaya

Meghalaya is the fifth largest orchid producing state in India. From 2021-2022 around 50 tonnes of cut value orchid was produced in the state. 

Kerala 

Kerala is the sixth largest orchid producing state in India. From 2021-2022 around 10 tonnes of cut value orchid was produced in the state. 

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