Prices of flowers go up in Dindigul
Flower prices in Dindigul district have seen a significant increase. Jasmine prices have risen from ₹300-₹500 per kg last month to ₹600-₹700 this month. Traders attribute this rise to the auspicious Tamil month of Vaikasi and recent summer rains.
- ▪Jasmine prices increased from ₹300-₹500 to ₹600-₹700 per kg.
- ▪Mullai, Oleander, and Chrysanthemums are priced between ₹200 and ₹250 each.
- ▪Button Roses are selling for ₹150 to ₹200, while Marigold costs ₹60 to ₹70.
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| Publication time | Mon, 18 May 2026 22:01:24 +0530 |
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The prices of flowers rose sharply in Dindigul district. Jasmine which was selling at a price ranging from ₹300 to ₹500 per kg last month was selling at ₹600 to ₹700, this month.Traders at the Anna flower market said the prices of flowers had dropped earlier due to the intense Summer. However, the prices have increased during the auspicious Tamil month of Vaikasi. Another factor was the summer rains, they said.Mullai, Oleander and Chrysanthemums were selling at a price ranging from ₹200 to ₹250 each, Button Roses at ₹150 to₹200 and Marigold at ₹60 to ₹70, the traders said.The farmers from various villages surrounding Dindigul, including Vellodu, Kalikkampatti, Chinnalapatti, Sirunayakkanpatti, Perumal Kovilpatti, Athigaripatti and Kosavapatti bring the flowers to the market which is then…
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