Returns from tuberose: a sustainable farm income in jessore region

Abstract

To document the extent and causes of adoption of tuberose, yield and sustainability of returns, a survey was conducted in Jessore district during September 1992 to April 1993. It was observed that tuberose cultivation gaining popularity day by day. The area of cultivation has been increased up to 450% from 1988 to 1992. Higher profit, sustainable return throughout the year, and risk and uncertainty of other crop prices were the main causes of growing tuberose commercially by the farmers. Farmers harvested tuberose sticks for two to three consecutive years by planting once. The highest yield was found in second year compared to first and third year. Tuberose yielded the highest number of flower sticks during Asar-Srabon (July-August). Net return, net present value (NPV) and benefit cost ratio (BCR) were higher during second year followed by third and first year respectively although farmers invested more in third year.