Horticulture is the branch of agriculture that deals with the study of fruits, vegetables, flowers, and ornamental plants.
The horticulture sector is not only producing fruits and vegetables but also earning a good amount of foreign exchange through the export of fruit vegetables and flowers produced in Pakistan.
Pakistan is an agricultural country and has always been known for its fertile land. Horticulture plays an important role in the economy as Horticulture is an important sub-sector of Agriculture and plays a vital role in improving human nutrition providing deficient ingredients, such as vitamins and minerals.
Citrus and mango are the main horticultural crops that contribute to the national income of Pakistan. Citrus is a high-value fruit of Pakistan and holds the number one position among all fruits both in area and production. Pakistan is among the top 10 citrus-growing countries in the world. Kinnow is grown in the province of Punjab.
Balochistan is one of the provinces in Pakistan known for the production of horticultural crops e.g nuts, grapes, and dates. Farmers are mostly engaged in the production of fruits and vegetables.