Agro technology for Damask rose (Rosa damascena Mill). ii.Production of high value processed products, viz. rose oil, concrete, absolute, rose water in different grades, gulkand, dry flowers. iii.Mini distillation unit for 10 kg flowers/batch suitable for 0.25-0.4 ha lands.

Jwala, Himroz, Noorjehan. Rose products are used in high value cosmetics, perfumery, food, pharmaceutical industry, tobacco and pan masala, etc.

Jwala and Noorjehan are suitable for sub-tropical northern plains, mid hills and mild temperate regions up to 1200 m altitude. Himroz variety is suitable for mild temperate to cold temperate regions 1200-2500 m altitude.

Wide range of soils e.g. sandy loam to clay loam). It does well in deep rich loamy soil.

Through stem cuttings, water-shoots and seeds. The rooted cuttings are transplanted during monsoon while winter is ideal for establishment in the field.

Irrigation is necessary during dry periods. Fertiliser : N:120-150, P: 60-90, K:40-50 kg/ha/yr. Harvest: in northern plans during March/April and in the hills during May. Economic life: 15-20 yr.

 Fresh flowers: 3.5 - 5.0 t/ha; Oil recovery: 0.025-0.030%; Oil yield: 0.75 – 1.5 kg/ha; Rose concrete: 0.35-0.45%; Rose absolute: 0.15-0.20%; Rose water: AAA 1800-2000 L/ha and AA grade 3,500-4,000 L/ha.

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