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Solapur Farmer's Feat: 2 Lakh Net Profit from Tuberose Cultivation in Just 10 Gunthas

News18•25-09-2026, 13:02

•Dattatray Krishna Dongre, a small farmer from Papri, Mohol taluka, Solapur, cultivated tuberose in just 10 gunthas of land.
•He achieved a net profit of 2 lakh rupees after deducting all expenses from this cultivation.
•The total cost for tuberose cultivation in 10 gunthas was approximately 15,000 to 20,000 rupees, including land preparation, farmyard manure, and quality seeds.
•Flower production begins in 5 to 6 months, and the crop continues to yield income for the next two to two and a half years.
•During festive seasons, tuberose prices can surge to 500 to 1000 rupees per kilogram, significantly boosting profits.

Dattatray Dongre successfully cultivated tuberose in just 10 gunthas of land and earned a net profit of two lakh rupees after deducting all expenses.

The total cost for tuberose cultivation in 10 gunthas of land was approximately 15 to 20 thousand rupees.

Once flowering begins, the tuberose crop continues to yield good income for the next two to two and a half years.