Ilam, November 9, 2026 — Commercial marigold cultivation has become a steady source of income for Ganga Bahadur Gole of Silpur, Ilam Municipality-10, who earns approximately Rs 400,000 annually from selling the flowers.
Gole has turned flower farming into a viable business by selling fresh marigolds directly to customers and supplying traders who visit his garden to purchase flowers in bulk.
He operates a roadside stall along the Silpur-Maikhola section of the Mechi Highway, where travelers frequently stop to buy flowers. Local driver Raju Chauhan said the availability of fresh marigolds beside the road makes them an attractive option for people travelling along the route.
Ranjita Jimi, president of the Floriculture Association of Ilam, said growing demand for marigolds for religious ceremonies, cultural activities and decoration has expanded the market for the flowers.
Although Ilam is traditionally associated with tea, cardamom and ginger production, flower cultivation is emerging as another income-generating opportunity for farmers in the district.
Gole's experience demonstrates how small plots of land can generate substantial returns when production is connected to accessible roads and nearby markets. He said linking local agricultural products with convenient selling points offers a practical way to earn a sustainable income from farming.
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