Ujire Mallige 👑

: Buds are hand-picked early in the morning before they open to preserve their fragrance. Economic & Cultural Impact

While romanticized in poetry, the Ujire Mallige is serious business. The region around Ujire, Belthangady, and Dharmasthala grows this crop intensively. A single acre of jasmine cultivation can yield a farmer an income that surpasses that of cash crops like rubber or arecanut, albeit with higher labor intensity. ujire mallige

The cultivation of jasmine in coastal Karnataka is a masterclass in . For many households in Ujire, mallige cultivation provides a vital supplementary or even primary income, sometimes contributing up to 40% of total household earnings. : Buds are hand-picked early in the morning