Differentiate between: Horticulture and Market gardening
Q.3 (iii) Differentiate between: Horticulture and Market gardening
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| Basis | Horticulture | Market gardening |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Cultivation of fruits, flowers and vegetables, often on a specialised scale. | Intensive growing of vegetables, fruits and flowers for sale in nearby city markets. |
| Location | Wherever climate suits the crop, e.g. apples in Himachal, grapes in Nashik. | Near large cities and good transport. |
| Main aim | Specialised crops, may be processed or exported. | Daily supply of fresh, perishable produce to city markets. |
| Farm size | Small to large orchards. | Small farms, intensively cultivated. |
| Example | Orchards of mango, apple, citrus. | Vegetable farms around Mumbai, Pune. |
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