Chitradurga Farmers Boost Chrysanthemum Yield with LED Technology
By Pavithra Kumari31 January 202511:22 am
Chitradurga: Farmers in the district are revolutionizing chrysanthemum cultivation by installing LED bulbs in their fields, ensuring year-round production and enhanced yields. Approximately 300 LED bulbs per acre are used, particularly during winter, to protect the plants from diseases and temperature fluctuations.
Key Highlights
- Cent Yellow chrysanthemum is now cultivated three times a year, compared to the traditional single harvest during Deepavali and Dasara.
- LED lighting generates heat and light, reducing Chlorotic Mottle disease and improving plant growth.
- Investment: ₹30,000 per acre on lighting, with potential earnings of ₹4 lakh per acre under optimal conditions.
- The district has 7,500 hectares under floriculture, with 2,500 acres dedicated to Cent Yellow chrysanthemums.
- Farmers use drip irrigation and purchase high-quality seeds from Tamil Nadu for better yield.
Expert & Farmer Insights
✅ G Savita, Deputy Director of Horticulture: “LED lights act as medicine for the plants, ensuring steady growth and high yield.”
✅ Mahanth Reddy, a farmer: “We must protect our crops for 100 nights in winter, but the investment is worth it with the right market price.”
This innovative approach not only supports sustainable floriculture but also attracts visitors with its stunning illuminated fields at night.
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