It is dazzling to see marigolds and globe amaranth in full bloom around Agriculture Minister P. Prasad’s residence at Cherthala.
Mr. Prasad who cultivated 2,500 marigolds and 250 globe amaranth with an eye on Onam began harvesting the flowers on Sunday. On scripting a success story in flower farming, the Minister said that seasonal floriculture was highly profitable. He noted that more flowers and vegetables should be grown locally.
People could buy flowers from the Minister’s residence at reasonable rates during the Onam season. Mr. Prasad is also cultivating sweet potatoes and arrowroot.
