Kerala couple earns lakhs of rupees by growing Bougainvillaea | Fusion - WeRIndia

Many people adjust with the jobs they get even though they do not like them, but only a few people get into their favourite field of work.

Here is a couple that earns lakhs of rupees by doing their favourite job. Bindu and Jojo live in Kerala. This Kerala couple has been cultivating bougainvillaea flowers for more than 20 years in their garden.

They have a land of 36 cents where they are growing different types of bougainvillaea flowers. They are earning more than ₹2 lakhs per month through their garden.

Several people are impressed by their garden. They ask for tips and techniques. The couple turned it into their business opportunity.

They sell their plants to their customers and set up instant gardens in their homes. They also offer flowering arrangements for weddings.

The couple had a farming family background. They are passionate about gardening.

They grow different varieties of plants even on their terrace and fences. The bougainvillaea flowers that they grow are not a local variety. They can grow up to 7-8 feet. It attracts passersby.

They enquire about the cultivation methods and ask whether they could buy the saplings. Then, the couple started selling saplings.

The couple’s daily schedule starts at 5:00 a.m. and continues till 11:00 p.m. Bindu works as a teacher. So, the couple wakes up early in the morning to complete all tasks at home and nursery.

Besides, they conduct motivational classes to school and college students on the weekends.

The couple also grows ginger, turmeric, bush pepper, litchi etc. in their garden. They have a nursery from where they sell saplings to the visitors and customers.

Their hard work achieved them many awards including Yuva Karshaka Award from Kerala government and the National Progressive Farmer Award from the Prime Minister of India.

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