Floriculture Business & Cut-Flower Production
Learn the practical and commercial aspects of flower production and floriculture entrepreneurship. Cover crop selection, nursery practices, protected cultivation, production planning, harvesting, grading, post-harvest handling, packaging, market channels and basic business planning. Develop skills to explore commercial flower production and value-added floriculture opportunities.
Level 04 – AELP. Agriculture Experiential Learning Program. Practical, Project-Based and Experiential Skill Training.
Over two months, this program links flower production in the field or protected structure with the steps that protect quality after harvest. You work through crop choice, nursery and cultivation planning, harvesting and grading, post-harvest handling and packaging, and the basics of reaching buyers—so you can approach commercial cut-flower and floriculture work with clearer practical and business judgment.
Module 1: Floriculture Basics and Enterprise Overview
- Scope of floriculture and cut-flower production in India
- Common crops, seasons, and production systems
- Farm layout, inputs, and record-keeping essentials
- Safety, hygiene, and quality mindset from farm to market
Module 2: Crop Selection and Nursery Practices
- Choosing crops for climate, market, and resource level
- Propagation, seedlings, and nursery bed management
- Growing media, irrigation, and young plant care
- Planning planting stock for a production cycle
Module 3: Protected Cultivation and Production Planning
- Polyhouse and shade-house concepts for flower crops
- Crop scheduling, bed preparation, and plant density
- Nutrition, irrigation, and environmental management basics
- Monitoring crop growth and adjusting plans in the season
Module 4: Harvesting, Grading, and Quality Standards
- Stage of harvest for vase life and market grade
- Cutting, sorting, and grading by length and quality
- Handling flowers to reduce bruising and heat stress
- Simple quality checks before packing or dispatch
Module 5: Post-Harvest Handling and Packaging
- Hydration, conditioning, and short-term storage principles
- Bunching, sleeves, boxes, and labelling for transport
- Cold-chain awareness and shelf-life factors
- Reducing waste through timely processing and packing
Module 6: Markets, Channels, and Business Planning
- Local mandi, florists, events, and institutional buyers
- Pricing inputs: grade, volume, season, and logistics
- Basic cost tracking and production planning
- Value-added ideas such as bouquets and seasonal offers
Module 7: Practical Production Review and Project
- Walkthrough of a sample production and post-harvest workflow
- Troubleshooting common field and packing issues
- Documenting a simple crop plan for one season
- Presenting your plan for feedback from trainers and peers
Who This Is For
Minimum 12th pass or equivalent. Suitable for agriculture and horticulture students, aspiring floriculture entrepreneurs, nursery and farm workers, and anyone exploring commercial flower production or value-added floriculture with a practical, project-based approach.
Outcomes
On completion, you should be able to:
- Select cut-flower crops and plan nursery and field production steps
- Apply basic protected-cultivation and seasonal production planning
- Harvest, grade, and handle flowers to protect market quality
- Pack and prepare produce for common market channels
- Draft a simple business and cost view for a floriculture venture
Course Information
- Duration: 2 Months
- Fee: ₹10,000
- Mode: Online, offline, or hybrid
- Payment: Full payment or installment
- Certificate: AELP Experiential Skill Certificate, issued by SANDILYAS ACADEMY PRIVATE LIMITED
- Eligibility: Minimum 12th pass or equivalent
How to Join
- Apply online
- Counselling
- Registration
- Fee payment
- Batch confirmation