EXECUTIVE SUMMARY  Cut Flower Farm is proposed to be located at favorable flower growing areas in Pakistan including Pattoki, Khaniwal, Faisalabad, Dadu, Sukkur, Peshawar, Swat, Quetta, Kalat, Ziarat, Pishin, Khanozai, Killa Saifullah etc.  The varieties included are Gladiolus, Mari Gold, Statice and Chrysanthemum.  Production Capacity of Gladiolus, Statice, Chrysanthemum and Marigold is 150,000 Kg, having first year production capacity of 60,000 Kg at initial utilization of 40% in year -01. 
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT
Following have been addressed as per pre-feasibility study for a five acre farm:
• Location: The Cut Flower Farm is proposed to be located at favourable flower growing areas in Pakistan and particularly in Balochistan including District Quetta, Kalat, Ziarat, Pishin / Khanozai, Killa Saifullah and any other temperate area. 
• Product: The farm would produce cut flowers to fulfil the local demand of cut flower varieties including Gladiolus, Mari Gold, Statice and Chrysanthemum.
Target Market:
The target market for the Cut Flower Farm is local. Major buyers of cut flower are in larger cities such as Karachi, Peshawar, Lahore and Islamabad and domestic market is Quetta, whereas, other potential areas of Balochistan can also be targeted based upon demand.
• Employment Generation: The proposed project will provide direct employment to 06 people. Financial analysis shows the unit shall be profitable from the very first year of operation.
CRITICAL FACTORS 
• Establishment of the farms in areas where basic infrastructure including water and electricity are available.
 • Farming should be done on scientific grounds, taking care of input requirements and pest management techniques.
 • Well-trained / experienced staff will add to the efficiency of the farm.
• Producer should be aware of ever-changing fashion in terms of flower color and varieties. 
• Special attention towards healthy and certified seeds / bulbs, land preparation, sowing pattern, water management, fertilizer application and marketing is required. 
GEOGRAPHIC POTENTIAL FOR INVESTMENT 
Pakistan is a country conducive to small scale farming where floriculture provides an opportunity for enhancing income from available land resources.  Floriculture is an upcoming opportunity in the country since it requires less water and provides more per acre income than traditional crops. It can play a major role in the economy. It can become an important sector such as Horticulture, Livestock & Fisheries. Favorable growing areas particularly including Pattoki, Khaniwal, Faisalabad, Dadu, Sukkur, Peshawar, Swat, Quetta, Kalat, Ziarat, Pishin, Khanozai, Killa Saifullah etc.  One of the major competitive advantages of Balochistan is the tenure of production. In Balochistan, flower plants can be in produced for 8 months while in other provinces of Pakistan, such period is for 4 months only.  
POTENTIAL TARGET MARKETS / CITIES
Major buyers of cut flowers are in large cities such as Karachi, Peshawar, Lahore, and Islamabad. Main local target market is Quetta, whereas, other potential areas of Balochistan can also be targeted based on demand.