The hibiscus is a rose scarlet with a single whorl of five petals. It belongs to the Malvaceae family. There are many varieties of colors available in hibiscus, like red, yellow, pink, white, orange and many more mixtures of colors. 'China Rose,' 'Joba,' 'Jaswand,' and 'Gurhal' are the four most common names of hibiscus.

In India, hibiscus farming is attracting many farmers mainly because of its applications in medicine, cosmetics, and beverages. This flower is easy to cultivate, which makes it an attractive option for farmers across the country.

Farmers can use a Sonalika Mini Tractor to cultivate hibiscus flowers, which is perfect for small farm owners. If you are also a small landowner and wish to cultivate hibiscus flowers on your farm, you can read more about it in this blog below.

Steps to Cultivate Hibiscus:

Some of the important processes which are involved in hibiscus farming are climatic conditions, soil preparation, irrigation and harvesting etc. You can read about these processes in detail below.

Hibiscus Weather Conditions:

Hibiscus grows well in tropical and subtropical climates, making India an ideal location for cultivation. The plant needs warm temperatures between 20°C and 35°C, and it can tolerate high humidity levels. Additionally, regions with moderate rainfall, around 150-200 cm annually, are perfect for this flower.

Soil Preparation:

Hibiscus requires well-drained, loamy soil rich in organic matter. For the best results, the soil's pH level should range between 6.0 and 7.5. Before planting, farmers should properly plough the land to a depth of 15-20 cm to remove weeds. This will ensure proper aeration. 

Farmers can use any mini tractor for this. Currently, the Massey Ferguson Mini Tractor is the best in the market in terms of versatility. One can easily attach any implement to this tractor.

Harvesting:

Hibiscus flowers are usually ready for harvest about 3-4 months after planting. Farmers should pluck the follower by hand, typically in the early morning when the flowers are fully bloomed and at their peak freshness. Then, they should dry these flowers in the shade to preserve their colour and medicinal properties. 

Once the flowers dry completely, farmers can sell them in the market. To deliver these flowers, farmers should use a strong, versatile tractor such as a Kubota Mini Tractor. The Kubota Mini Tractor price is set according to farmers’ budget so they can buy it without any worry.