Lavender is a genus of flowering plants in the mint family. It is found in many countries bordering the Mediterranean, such as France, Spain, Italy, Greece, Morocco and India. Some of the most famous lavender fields are in Provence, France.
Lavender plantation in India started in 2010 in the Lehrote village of Doda district after CSIR IIIM Jammu provided planting material to two to three farmers. Later in 2013-14 department of floriculture provided 1.75 lakh quality planting material procured from IIM Kashmir to 36 farmers of Doda. Bhaderwah valley, in the foothills of middle Himalayas of Doda district, has emerged as “Lavender capital” of India.
There are about 30 species of lavender. The main types are :
English lavender
Spanish lavender
French lavender
Portuguese lavender
Lavandin.
They have different colors, shapes, sizes, and fragrances.
The Lavender type grown and cultivated in Bhaderwah is Lavandula angustifolia or english lavender.
Among all the varieties of Lavender, english lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) is cultivated for its essential oil which has many uses, such as for aromatherapy, perfumery, cooking, medicine, and decoration. It is said to have calming, soothing, and healing properties.
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Sh. Bharat Bhushan was awarded the Progressive Farmer - 2020 award for his efforts in initiating and popularizing the cultivation of lavender. As he says in the video, he left his govt. job to start lavender cultivation on his farm where traditional crops were raised. Lavender cultivation saw him reaping profits.
The contact details of Sh. Bharat Bhushan and his Company have been given below.
Himalayan Essential Oils Producer Company
13/1/C, Lane-26, Bhawani Nagar, Janipur,
Jammu - 180007.
Email: heopcl@gmail.com
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