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About The Career
Horticulturists plan and manage orchards, vegetable farms, nurseries, floriculture units and greenhouses. They improve yield, handle pest management, storage and post-harvest processes. Jobs exist in farms, seed companies, government extension services and private agribusinesses.
Horticulture
Persona (Who suits this career best?)
Minimum Required Qualification
- Loves plants and outdoor work
- Patient, observant and practical
- Good at planning and seasonal work
- Class XII to join UG B.Sc (Horticulture) or diploma courses; higher degrees (M.Sc) for research and senior extension roles.
Stream of Study
Entry Pathways
- Science (PCB/PCMB) preferred.
- B.Sc (Horticulture) through ICAR/CUET & state colleges, diplomas in horticulture, internships at nurseries and agri-firms.
Average Starting Salary
- Freshers typically ₹12,000 – ₹30,000 per month in extension, nursery or farm management roles; entrepreneurial income varies.
