Visit orchid farms in Goa's Sanguem and Canacona

Dhiraj Harmalkar

Orchid farming started in Goa in 2013. However, during the Covid pandemic, there was a slump in the cultivation.

Goa|Growing orchids |Polyhouse|Economic opportunity | Pic: Dhiraj Hamalkar

Orchid cultivation is mostly undertaken on special elevated beds.

Goa|Growing orchids |Polyhouse|Economic opportunity | Pic: Dhiraj Hamalkar

The Goa government has a provision to give incentives for orchid polyhouses and also give support to market the flowers.

Goa|Growing orchids |Polyhouse|Economic opportunity | Pic: Dhiraj Hamalkar

Sanguem, Canacona and Pernem are some of the places where one can find orchid polyhouses.

Goa|Growing orchids |Polyhouse|Economic opportunity | Pic: Dhiraj Hamalkar

Polyhouses are vital for maintaining ideal temperature required for cultivation of orchids.

Goa|Growing orchids |Polyhouse|Economic opportunity | Pic: Dhiraj Hamalkar

There is a huge demand for white and purple orchids in the market since this flower is widely used for decortion.

Goa|Growing orchids |Polyhouse|Economic opportunity | Pic: Dhiraj Hamalkar

Setting up a polyhouse is a painstaking process and may seem tough initially, but once orchids start growing, the profits are good.

Goa|Growing orchids |Polyhouse|Economic opportunity | Pic: Dhiraj Hamalkar

Orchid farming is catching up in India, but a major chunk of orchids are imported from abroad.

Goa|Growing orchids |Polyhouse|Economic opportunity | Pic: Dhiraj Hamalkar

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