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After tulips, Kashmir bets on chrysanthemums to keep tourism in full bloom

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Kashmir's First Chrysanthemum Garden

As the vibrant greens of summer fade, the Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST) is preparing for a colorful transformation with the Valley’s first chrysanthemum garden set to bloom this autumn.

Tourism and Economic Impact

  • The chrysanthemum garden aims to revitalize Kashmir's waning tourist season, similar to how Srinagar's tulip gardens transformed spring tourism.
  • By extending the tourist calendar into winter, the garden seeks to maintain the Valley's allure from spring to autumn.

Chrysanthemum Garden and Festival

  • The garden, with over 80,000 chrysanthemum plants, will bloom from mid-October to late November.
  • A Chrysanthemum Festival will be organized to raise awareness about its potential, involving schools, stakeholders, and policymakers.
  • The tagline 'From Gul-e-Lala to Gul-e-Dawood' highlights the transition from tulip to chrysanthemum seasons.

Variety and Collaboration

  • The garden features more than 60 varieties and 20 colors, promising to brighten the autumn landscape.
  • Polyhouses could potentially extend the flower's lifespan until mid-December.

Student Involvement and Community Engagement

  • Postgraduate and undergraduate students from different parts of India are instrumental in the garden's creation, under faculty supervision.
  • Plans to embellish Srinagar's city center, particularly Lal Chowk, with chrysanthemums in collaboration with the Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC).

Chrysanthemums: A Global Perspective

The chrysanthemum, a native plant of East Asia and Europe and Japan’s national flower, is a perennial herbaceous plant that blooms in autumn, with SKUAST's garden expected to display nearly three million blooms.

This initiative is poised to enrich Kashmir's floral tourism, ensuring the Valley remains a vibrant destination, transitioning beautifully from Gul-e-Lala (tulips) to Gul-e-Dawood (chrysanthemums).

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