Crops · Flowers · Protected cultivation
Chrysanthemum cultivation in polyhouse and hydroponics
Grow chrysanthemum (shevanti) for cut stems and loose flowers in a polyhouse, with light and shade control to time flowering. Clean, even blooms for festivals, weddings and florists, with a farm designed, built and supported by Kryzen.
Flowers in 3–4 months
Flowering timed for festivals
NHB subsidy crop
Why protected cultivation
Can chrysanthemum be grown in a polyhouse?
Quick answer
Yes. Chrysanthemum grows well in a polyhouse, where extra light and blackout cloth control when it flowers. Rooted cuttings are planted in cocopeat troughs or raised beds, and flowers are ready about 3–4 months after planting.
A polyhouse lets you control day length with lights and blackout cloth, so flowers come when prices are high. It keeps rain off the flowers, and insect net keeps out thrips, aphids and leaf miners.
| Point |  |  |  |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season | One season, flowers only in winter | Longer season | Flowering timed all year with light control |
| Harvest | One crop a year | Two crops a year | Up to three crops a year |
| Flower quality | Rain-damaged, uneven flowers | Cleaner flowers | Clean, even flowers on straight stems |
| Pests | Thrips, aphids and leaf miners | Insect net and traps keep pressure low | Insect net and traps keep pressure low |
| Soil diseases | Wilt and root rot build up in soil | Still a risk; soil disease builds up over cycles | None; clean cocopeat |
| Water and fertiliser | Flood irrigation; much is lost | Drip into soil; some is lost | Exact drip doses to every plant |
| Revenue per acre per cycle | ₹3–5 lakh | ₹5–8 lakh | ₹9–12 lakh |
| Setup cost | Low | Medium | Highest; see your quotation and subsidy |
Expected revenue
How much revenue to expect per acre, per cycle
Expected sales from one acre of chrysanthemum for one crop cycle, and the risks you have to fight with each way of growing.
Open field
₹3–5 lakh
per acre, per crop cycle
Seasonal crop in soil, exposed to rain, heat and pests.
Risks11 risks to fight
- Insect attack
- Climate attack
- High cost of fertiliser
- High cost of water
- High cost of labour
- Cost of pesticides
- Cost of growth boosters
- Cost of land preparation
- Mulching paper
- Uneven quality
- Unpredictable quantity
Polyhouse + soil-based growing
₹5–8 lakh
per acre, per crop cycle
Protected crop planted in soil beds with drip irrigation.
Risks5 risks to fight
- Insect attack (avoided)
- Climate attack (avoided)
- High cost of fertiliser (avoided)
- High cost of water (avoided)
- High cost of labour
- Cost of pesticides
- Cost of growth boosters
- Cost of land preparation
- Mulching paper
- Uneven quality (avoided)
- Unpredictable quantity (avoided)
Polyhouse + hydroponics
₹9–12 lakh
per acre, per crop cycle
Protected crop in cocopeat with drip fertigation.
RisksNone of these risks
- Insect attack (avoided)
- Climate attack (avoided)
- High cost of fertiliser (avoided)
- High cost of water (avoided)
- High cost of labour (avoided)
- Cost of pesticides (avoided)
- Cost of growth boosters (avoided)
- Cost of land preparation (avoided)
- Mulching paper (avoided)
- Uneven quality (avoided)
- Unpredictable quantity (avoided)
Struck-through risks are ones that protected cultivation takes away. Revenue depends on variety, season, market price and how well the crop is managed. Our team prepares a crop projection for your farm before you build.
Where it grows
Best growing systems for chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is a short-day plant: long nights trigger flowering. It grows in cocopeat troughs or raised beds with drip and support nets.
Most usedTrough
Cocopeat troughs with drip and support nets.
Cocopeat grow bags
Cocopeat grow bags for smaller plantings.
Inside the right polyhouse
What to plant
Types of chrysanthemum grown in polyhouses
Spray types carry many small flowers; standard types carry one large flower per stem. Loose-flower types sell by weight for garlands.
Chrysanthemum
Spray, standard and loose-flower types for festivals, garlands, weddings and florists.
Climate and feeding
Ideal growing conditions for chrysanthemum
A polyhouse lets you hold these ranges for most of the year. Vents, shade nets, foggers or fan and pad cooling keep heat in check, and drip fertigation sets the feed. Values are from the Kryzen Plant Wiki.
The Kryzen Plant Wiki on alpha.kryzen.com, prepared by an experienced agronomist with more than 35 years of work and hands-on experience across 100+ crop cycles. See the Agronomy Wiki.
| Factor | Ideal range for chrysanthemum |
|---|---|
| Season | All year with light and blackout control |
| Growing temperature | 15–25 °C; flowers fade above about 30 °C |
| Relative humidity | 60–75% |
| Feed TDS | About 1,000–1,200 ppm |
| Feed pH | 6.0–6.5 |
| Plant density | About 40–60 plants per m² for cut stems |
| Day length | Long days to grow, long nights to flower |
| Growing system | Cocopeat troughs or raised beds with drip |
Crop cycle
From seedling to last harvest
One chrysanthemum crop takes about 3–4 months from planting to harvest.
- 01
Day 0
Planting
Rooted cuttings are planted and kept under long days with extra lights.
- 02
Weeks 1–5
Growth
Plants grow tall under long days until stems reach the right length.
- 03
Weeks 5–6
Short days
Blackout cloth gives long nights so buds start to form.
- 04
Weeks 7–9
Disbudding
Buds are thinned on standard types so one large flower forms.
- 05
3–4 months
Harvest
Stems are cut when the flowers are open.
- 06
After harvest
Clean-up
Beds are cleared and the next batch is planted.
Plant protection
Common chrysanthemum pests and diseases
A polyhouse with insect net, double doors and sticky traps keeps most problems out. Catch the rest early. See the Agronomy Wiki for full guides.
| Pest or disease | What you see | How to prevent it |
|---|---|---|
| Thrips | Streaked, deformed petals | Blue sticky traps, double-door entry |
| Aphids | Sticky, curled shoots | Insect net, yellow sticky traps |
| Leaf miners | Winding trails in leaves | Insect net, yellow sticky traps |
| White rust | Pale spots on top and white blisters under leaves | Lower humidity, remove infected plants |
| Powdery mildew | White powder on leaves | Good airflow |
| Wilt and root rot | Plants wilt and roots brown | Clean cuttings, clean cocopeat |
Harvest and selling
Pick, grade and sell
Careful picking and grading decide the price you get.
- Cut when openCut spray types when most flowers are open; standard types when the flower is almost fully open.
- Strip lower leavesRemove the lower leaves and stand stems in clean water.
- Time for festivalsPlan planting and lighting so flowers are ready for festival weeks, when prices are highest.
- Sell with live pricesTrack rates on Price Watcher and reach buyers through Buyers Connect.
Cost and running
What a chrysanthemum farm needs
Your quotation lists every item, and our team prepares a chrysanthemum crop projection for your farm before you build.
Steady power
Drip runs on a timer. We connect your generator or solar backup for long power cuts.
Good water
A water test before you start tells us how to plan the nutrient solution.
Daily EC and pH checks
Check the feed and the run-off every day and adjust the dose for the crop stage.
Trained workers
Planting, lighting, blackout and cutting. We train your team for 4 days at the start.
Plan your doses and your sales
Use the nutrient calculator to plan feeds for each stage. Current prices from Price Watcher go into your project report, and Buyers Connect helps you sell after harvest.
Included free
- 6 months of virtual agronomy
- 4-day training for your farm team
- Hydroponic Masterclass logins
- Farm management software
- Buyers Connect
Worth ₹1.08 lakh
Kryzen fully managed farm
Plan a managed mega farm with Kryzen
Starting at 10 acres+
Ready to invest in 10 acres or more of protected cultivation? We help you set up the farm, run it and find a market for the produce.
- We set it upSite survey, design, construction and all farm buildings.
- We run itOur agronomists and trained team manage every crop cycle.
- We find the marketBuyers for your produce through Buyers Connect.
Why you should plan it
- Up to ₹2–2.5 crore a yearIncome potential from a 10-acre managed protected cultivation farm.
- Tax-free agricultural incomeAgricultural income is exempt from income tax under Section 10(1).
- 35% project subsidySupport on the project cost under eligible government schemes.
- AIF: 3% loan interest subsidyInterest subvention on your project loan under the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund.
- 10-year concession periodA long-term agreement for running and managing the farm.
- Build-Operate-TransferWe build the farm, operate it and transfer it to you.
Subsidy and finance
Subsidy for your chrysanthemum polyhouse
Polyhouse projects built to National Horticulture Board (NHB) and National Horticulture Mission (NHM) norms can apply for government subsidy. A bank loan is usually part of the project, and the subsidy is paid after the project is checked.
NHB subsidy provider
Kryzen is a registered National Horticulture Board subsidy provider for all states.
NHM state subsidy provider
Enrolled with the National Horticulture Mission in Maharashtra and Karnataka for state horticulture schemes.
Project report for your bank
We prepare the detailed project report (DPR) your bank and subsidy file need, with cost, finance and profit projections.
Subsidy amounts depend on the scheme, your state and current government guidelines. The final decision is made by the government department.
How we build
From first call to first harvest
Ten steps, one team. Most projects are built in 45 to 90 days after material reaches the site.
1Free online consultation
We discuss your land, water, budget and goals on a video or phone call.
2Site inspection
Our team checks level, slope, sunlight, soil, water, power and road access.
3Design and quotation
We design for your climate and crops, and share a detailed quotation.
4Project report and finance
We prepare the DPR for your bank loan and subsidy file.
5Subsidy and loan
We help you apply for NHB or NHM subsidy and your bank loan, with the documents each office needs.
6Manufacturing
We cut, shape and quality-test the material at our factory in Satara.
7Construction
Our team builds the foundations, structure and growing systems on your land.
8Testing and handover
We test every system and hand over a working farm.
9Training and agronomy
Hands-on training for your team and 6 months of virtual agronomy support.
10Harvest management
We help you plan harvests, grading and sales, with market prices from Price Watcher and buyers through Buyers Connect.
Can chrysanthemum be grown in a polyhouse?
Yes. A polyhouse lets you control day length with lights and blackout cloth, so you can time flowering for festivals.
How long does a chrysanthemum crop take?
About 3–4 months from planting rooted cuttings to harvest.
Why use lights and blackout cloth?
Chrysanthemum flowers when nights are long. Lights keep it growing; blackout cloth makes it flower when you want.
Is there a subsidy for polyhouse chrysanthemum?
Chrysanthemum is among the flowers listed for NHB support on protected cultivation. Our team prepares the project report and subsidy file for you.
How much revenue can chrysanthemum make per acre?
Expected revenue per acre for one crop cycle is about ₹3–5 lakh in open field, ₹5–8 lakh in a polyhouse with soil-based growing and ₹9–12 lakh in a polyhouse with hydroponics. It depends on variety, season, market price and how well the crop is managed.
Where can I sell chrysanthemum?
To flower markets, florists, garland makers and event planners. Use Buyers Connect to reach buyers.
Talk to our team
Plan your chrysanthemum farm with us
Tell us your land, water and market. We’ll suggest the right polyhouse and growing system for chrysanthemum and share a detailed quotation.