1Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Shree Guru Gobind Singh Tricentenary University, Gurgaon-122 505, Haryana, India
2Division of Floriculture and Landscaping, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi-110 012, India
*Corresponding Author: Pooja Pant, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Shree Guru Gobind Singh Tricentenary University, Gurgaon-122 505, Haryana, India, Email: poojapant17@gmail.com
Online Published on 3 January, 2024.
Dry flower market has grown exponentially as consumers become eco-conscious and choose dry flowers as eco-friendly and biodegradable alternative to fresh flowers. Dried flowers and other plant parts are nature's everlasting gift which can be treasured over years. They have tremendous potential as substitute for fresh flowers and foliage as their charm can be maintained from few months to years with lesser cost. The market demand of dry flowers and ornamentals is increasing day by day and can become lucrative income generating hobby for entrepreneurs in India either by producing or marketing dried flowers and ornamentals.
Bleaching, Dry flower, Dyeing, Eco-friendly, Everlasting, Ornamentals