TNAU Botanical Garden Coimbatore

TNAU Botanical Garden Coimbatore

 

Tamil Nadu Agriculture University is situated at a distance of 2 km from Gass Forest Museum, and 5 km from Coimbatore Junction,Tamil nadu, India.

 

This huge 300 Acre Botanical Garden called the TNAU Botanical Garden.The TNAU Botany Garden is a well-maintained garden by the tamilnadu agricultural  department.

 

The TNAU Botanical Garden is established in 1925, The  botanical garden have so many varieties of plants and trees you can find there, and each species is labeled with its common name as well as scientific name.

 

A large variety of roses, marigolds, carnations, chrysanthemums, and lilies at the TNAU Botanical Garden. The garden is also equipped with various incubators for growing non-seasonal plants.

 

 It is rich in plants with more than 2,000 plant species from all over the world. The garden is an ideal learning environment for students, researchers and visitors interested in botany and horticulture.

 

The garden also maintains a nursery where one can know the techniques of plant growing like plant husbandry, organic pesticides, etc. The lush green surroundings also serve as a spot for spending leisure time.

 

The TNAU Insect Museum where visitors will find a collection of interesting pests, rocks, and insects. The garden is also the venue for the flower show in January which attracts a huge number of tourists.

 

Architecture of TNAU Botanical Gardens : TNAU Botanical Garden Spread across 47 acres, the garden has over 800 species of flora, both exotic and native, and serves as an education hub for botanists and the general public.

 

This bay of flowers there are vast stretches of lush green lawn with shrubs of roses, yellow and orange Tecoma flowers.The park has many swings and colorful slides Other attractions include a Bambusetum with 15 species of bamboo, a rock garden with cacti species and a palmatum with diverse palm species.

 

This botanical garden has children’s park, Herbal plants, Flower garden, tree collections. Photographs are restricted entrance & inside the flower garden,Many organic products are sold at the entrance.

 

The Charm of the Garden :

 

The garden's exotic collection of plant species, thematic gardens such as the herbal garden, the ornamental garden, and the Aromatic and medicinal plants garden accentuate its uniqueness.

 

It has steadily evolved by adopting innovative and sustainable horticultural practices. The garden boasts well-paved walkways, and benches at intervals are provided for visitors to relax and immerse themselves in the marvel of nature.

 

Contribution to Education and Research :

 

TNAU Botanical Garden functions as an educational and research-oriented ecosystem. Students, botanists, and plant enthusiasts visit the garden to learn more about plant species, both indigenous and exotic. It serves as a live laboratory for students of agriculture and botany from different parts of India.

 

Floriculture and Landscape Architecture : The Department of Floriculture and Landscape Architecture dates back to 1972, with the establishment of the Horticultural College and Research Institute at Coimbatore.

 

This Department is situated inside the Botanic Gardens of the University.

The Botanic Garden at Coimbatore was established in 1908 when the Agricultural College was formed. The total area of the garden (inclusive of the area under floriculture and medicinal crops raised for research purpose) is 47.5 acres.

 

Inside the Botanic Garden, the Field No.10 comprises of 10 acres which is exclusively allocated for flower crops research. It has an extensive collection of germplasm in various flower crops, Jasmine (65 collections), Chrysanthemum (61 collections), Nerium (30 collections), Tuberose (22 collections), Hibiscus (16 collections), Anthurium (15 collections), Turf grass (8 collections), etc.

 

Department has a separate mother nursery area wherein multiplication of commercial flower and ornamental plants is being taken up. In the nursery premises, protected structures namely, mist chambers, hardening chambers and shade net houses are present.

 

The Department is involved in teaching, research and extension activities in respect of commercial flowers, cut flowers, value addition, ornamentals and turf grasses.

The Department is offering courses on production, breeding and post harvest technologies in traditional and cut flower crops, ornamental gardening and landscaping.

 

 TNAU Botanical Garden Coimbatore Timings : 8.00 Am -11:15 Am and 2.00 Pm - 4:15 PM (Closed in: Sundays and public holidays )

 

 TNAU Botanical Garden Coimbatore Entry Fee : Rs 20 for adults and Rs.10 for children. Camera fee is Rs.10

 

Best time to visit  TNAU Botanical Garden Coimbatore : January -  June (Flower show will be held in the month of January )

 

TNAU Botanical Garden Coimbatore Address : TNAU Botanical Garden, Coimbatore Marudhamalai Rd, Tamil Nadu 641003, India

 

How to reach TNAU Botanical Garden Coimbatore : 

 

By Road : Near TNAU Botanical Gardens is Periyanaikanapalayam Bus Stop which is 1.4 km away.

 

By Rail : TNAU Botanical Gardens is at a distance of 5 km from Coimbatore Junction,

 

By Air : Coimbatore International Airport is 14.2 km away from TNAU Botanical Gardens.