Daijiworld Media Network - Udupi
Udupi, Oct 29 : Here's one consistent in-form player in the world of flowers. Shankarpura Jasmine which is popular around India and abroad has created a new record, by maintaining its price at Rs 820 per bunch for the seventh consecutive days. Never in history has the price been maintained so high for over a week's period.
The main reason for the stability in price is said to be the arrival of Dasara and Bakrid festivals within three days of each other.
Usually, jasmine has huge demand from Mumbai on a daily basis and also during festivities. But this time, more demand has come from Kerala.
Shankarpura Jasmine is not only the commercial crop of Shankarpura - Pangala, but also of surrouding areas like Shirva, Udyavar, Katapady, Pernal, Mudarangady, Belman and others.
Due to inconsistency in weather, jasmine cultivation was less compared to previous years, says a family from Shankarpura. "This time monsoon was not consistent, and sporadic rains were around until last week. When the price is high, production is less," says the family.
Shankapura Jasmine is now become famous in Kerala also as many traders from Kerala directly come to Udupi to buy the flowers in bulk.
Some of the flower vendors sell jasmine for Rs 1,000-1,500 per bunch during the peak season.