Flowers
How to Grow Tuberose (Rajanigandha)
A practical guide to growing tuberose, the fragrant cut flower in rising commercial demand in Bangladesh.
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FlowersHow to grow gerbera: climate, soil, propagation and BARI's two varieties
Gerbera, which stays fresh in a vase for days, is one of the world's leading cut flowers; in Bangladesh it is grown in open fields in winter and under poly-shade in summer, and BARI released two local varieties in 2009.
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How to Grow Marigold
A practical guide to growing marigold, one of Bangladesh's most popular winter flowers, from seed or cuttings to harvest.
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Growing Winter Flowers: Where to Buy and How to Care for Them
Winter brings a profusion of flowers, and with seedlings sold in nurseries across Dhaka, even a balcony or rooftop is enough to grow them in pots.
Crops
Lakshmipur's Soybean Crop to Be Harvested Within a Month and a Half
Soybean covers 43,600 hectares across Lakshmipur's coastal chars, and farmers expect to harvest within a month to a month and a half.
FlowersSunflower
A crop profile of sunflower covering its nutritional value, uses, soil needs and the two varieties released by BARI.
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How to Care for Potted Plants in Winter
Ten simple tips for keeping potted plants healthy through the winter, from morning sun to careful watering and home-made compost.
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How to Grow Roses in Pots
A short guide to growing roses in pots, from planting and pruning to fertiliser, watering and pest control.
FlowersFlower farming as a way out of unemployment: low capital, work for all
A report published in March 2025 put forward commercial flower farming as a route out of unemployment: it needs little capital to start and creates work for women and men, from the field to the garland.
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The Young Man Earning 50,000 a Month Growing Flowers in Trays and Pots
A computer programmer from a farming family in Saidpur, Haryana, earns at least 50,000 a month growing flowers in trays and pots.
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Why Grow Flowers in Pots
City dwellers with only a roof, balcony or stairwell can grow flowers in pots year-round by choosing the right plants and caring for them well.
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What to Keep in Mind When Growing Flowers
Flowers are now grown for profit as well as beauty, and this guide covers when to plant, how to prepare land, care for plants and harvest blooms.
FlowersHow to Grow Jui Jasmine: Soil, Planting, Manure and Harvest
Fragrant jui jasmine needs little labour and sells all year for garlands, decoration and perfume. This March 2025 guide sets out the steps from preparing the land to picking the buds.