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Valentine's Day: Love doubles rose prices; flowers imported for first time

Prices double as wedding season overlaps with Valentine's Day

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For 2017-18 financial year however, average realisation was $3,804 a tonne

Dilip Kumar Jha Mumbai
If you have waited till Valentine’s Day to buy your beloved a rose — instead of doing that a week back on Rose Day (February 7) — you might have to pay double for the flower. In Mumbai or New Delhi, each rose is selling for Rs 20-22 ahead of February 14.

This translates into a realisation of Rs 15 a stem for farmers. Even a week back, it was about Rs 7-9 a stem.

Sources in the flower industry said Valentine’s Day is celebrated now not only by young couples but people of all ages. Buying your partner a

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