FlowersThe scentless but brightly coloured zinnia, native to Mexico, grows easily from seed and flowers well in rooftop or balcony pots given full sun, well-drained loam and water at the base.
FlowersIn a BARI survey, a hectare of tuberose returned more than three times its full cost. Here is how growers choose and plant bulbs, feed the crop, guard against pests and sell at Godkhali.
FlowersGerbera, 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.
FlowersMarigold is one of Bangladesh's most dependable winter flowers. This guide follows BARI's handbook on the BARI Gada-1 variety, fertiliser, pests and harvest, so a grower can plan a profitable crop.
CropsLoam soil, a November sowing and 8 to 10 kg of seed a hectare: BARI Surjomukhi-2 yields 2.0 to 2.3 tonnes a hectare in rabi, with 42 to 44 per cent oil in the seed. Varieties, care, costs and returns in one guide.
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.
FlowersFragrant 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.
Beli, a fragrant flower used in bouquets and garlands, can be grown in fields or tubs with the right soil, spacing, irrigation and yearly pruning.
FlowersA guide to the winter chrysanthemum in Bangladesh: BARI's two varieties, raising plants from cuttings and suckers, per-hectare fertiliser doses and official advice on thrips and aphids.
FlowersHow to grow chrysanthemums in Bangladesh, from cuttings and suckers to fertiliser, disbudding and the aphid and disease control that BARI and AIS recommend.
Farmers in Patuakhali have grown sunflowers together under an integrated plan and are earning more than in previous years.
Fallen shiuli flowers on a dewy morning are a beautiful sight, and their season marks the end of autumn and the arrival of Hemanta.
The shiuli, a small fragrant flower that opens at night and falls at dawn, has a place in Hindu legend and in folk medicine.
