Three-day plant fair begins at GKVK campus in Bengaluru

A three-day plant fair kicked off today at the Regional Horticultural Research and Extension Centre (RHREC) on Yelahanka Road, located within the GKVK campus at Vidyaranyapura. The event, which runs from July 11 to 13, is being hosted by the University of Horticultural Sciences, Bagalkote.

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The fair features an extensive array of horticultural exhibits and commercial stalls, drawing gardening enthusiasts, farmers, and the general public. A wide range of items are available for purchase, including grafted fruit-bearing plants, seasonal and exotic vegetable seeds, medicinal and aromatic herbs, and decorative ornamental plants.

Alongside plant varieties, the fair also offers agricultural essentials such as earthworm compost, organic fertilizers, and pest management solutions. Tools and equipment for farming and gardening, along with a selection of flower pots and containers, are also being showcased. Additionally, organic food products are being sold by local producers, highlighting the event’s focus on sustainable and eco-friendly practices.

Open to the public, the fair aims to promote awareness about home gardening, organic cultivation, and plant-based lifestyles. It serves as a platform for urban gardeners and rural farmers alike to access quality horticultural products and expert advice.

With its mix of educational engagement and retail opportunity, the fair is expected to attract large crowds over the weekend, especially from among Bengaluru’s gardening and farming communities.