New Delhi: Age is just a number—and sometimes, it can be the perfect time to start a business. Beena Tom, 56, from Kerala, is a living example. Starting from her home garden, she has built a thriving enterprise, producing and selling a wide range of products made from the fruits and vegetables she grows. Today, her business earns her several lakhs of rupees annually.
From Hobby to Enterprise
Beena’s business, Bees of Beena, offers more than 140 products, including homemade pickles, jams, squash, juices, chips, pulps, and honey. Her products have gained popularity both online and offline, with orders coming from across India. She now delivers to cities like Bengaluru, Lucknow, and Mumbai, expanding far beyond Kerala.
The Beginning
Beena’s journey began in 2017, after her husband Tom Antony retired. Though passionate about gardening and food processing, it was his support that helped her turn the hobby into a business. She underwent training in beekeeping and value-added processing of fruits and vegetables, learning to process honey and create related products such as honey-based soaps. Over time, she expanded her skills, experimenting with products made from bananas, nutmeg, mangoes, and other fruits.
Fully Organic Garden
Beena’s three-acre garden is completely organic. She emphasizes:
“We do not use any chemical fertilizers. We rely only on vermicompost, cow dung, bone meal, and kitchen waste compost to grow our fruits and flowers.”
From a small home garden to a flourishing business, Beena Tom’s story is an inspiring example of how passion, persistence, and organic farming can turn a hobby into a profitable venture.
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