Farmers smile as marigold flower prices soar for the end of Buddhist Lent. Speeding up delivery to stores in Ang Thong Market
Marigold farmers at Village No. 4, Mahadthai Subdistrict, Mueang District, Ang Thong Province, are rushing to cut marigold flowers in their plots to sell to flower shops and garland-making shops in Ang Thong Market. After receiving a large number of orders during the end of Buddhist Lent festival
Mr. Suthep Namphot, 74 years old, said his main occupation is driving a car for hire in rice fields. As for growing marigolds, use the free space along the rice fields to plant 500 marigolds. Pick and sell every 2 days, selling for 1,000-2,000 baht per time, but during the end of Buddhist Lent. There are many orders coming in. Makes you have to rush to cut every day. Jumbo size flowers are 1.20 baht each, while large regular flowers are 1 baht. Nowadays there are not many people growing marigolds. Because taking care of it is difficult Turned to growing rice because it was more expensive. causing the price of marigold flowers to increase Because there is a lot of demand Create extra income for the family very well.
Source: Thai News Agency