Gerbera plantation can be done in spring as well as summer season. Gerbera needs good light intensity, planting in spring season (Jan to March) is best for 1.5-year tissue culture. Summer (June to July) is Suitable for 1-, 1.5- & 2-years tissue cultures. Planting in autumn and winter (November and December) is not recommended due to low light intensity and high heating cost. Planting should be avoided in late August or September as it has to sustain in winter season.
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How Soil Sterilization is done for Gerbera Flower Farming?
To save the crop from soil borne diseases, soil disinfection must be carried out well before gerbera cultivation. There are three main soil borne pathogens like Fusarium, Phytophthora and Pythium which would destroy the entire crop if the soil disinfection is not done. The prepared soil beds should be fumigated with Methyl Bromide (30 grams/square meter area) solution (or) 2% of formaldehyde (100 ml Formalin in 5 liter of water/square meter area) solution or Methyl Bromide (30 grams/square meter area) solution. Cover the fumigated beds with a plastic sheet for minimum period of 3 to 4 days. To drain out the chemicals from the beds, watering should be done.
How land preparation is done for Gerbera flower Farming?
Bring the soil to a fine tilth by ploughing 3 times with tractor or country plough. Prepare the beds of 30 cm height, 1.0 meter to 1.5-meter width and leaving the space of 35 cm – 50 cm between beds. Add well rotten Farmyard Manure (F.M.Y), sand and paddy husk in 2:1:1 proportion to the prepared beds.
Which Soil is suitable for Gerbera Flower Farming?
The soil should be well drained, light, fertile/rich, slightly alkaline (or) neutral in nature. The pH range of 5.5 to 6.5 is best suitable for Gerbera cultivation. As the roots of Gerbera plant penetrates deep into soil (up to 60 cm), the soil should be porous and should have good internal drainage (up to 50cm deep) for optimal growth of roots.
What is the climatic Requirement for Gerbera Flower Farming?
Gerbera flowers can be grown in both tropical and subtropical climatic conditions. These flowers can be cultivated in open fields under tropical climatic conditions. As these flowers are sensitive to frost conditions, they are cultivated in greenhouse/shade net house under subtropical/temperate climatic conditions. Optimal day temperatures of 20°C-25°C and nightly temperature of 12°C-15°C is ideal for Gerbera cultivation.
What is the High Yielding purple and pink coloured Hybrid Varieties of Gerbera in India?
The high yielding purple- and pink-coloured varieties of gerbera are Treasure, Blackjack, Terraqueen, Pink Elegance, Esmara, Valentine & Marmara.
What is the High Yielding cream and white coloured Hybrid Varieties of Gerbera in India?
The high yielding cream and white coloured varieties of gerbera are Farida, Dalma, Snow Flake, Winter Queen, Delphi & White Maria.
What is the High Yielding orange and red coloured Hybrid Varieties of Gerbera in India?
The high yielding orange and red -coloured varieties of gerbera are Kozak, Carrera, Marasol, Orange Classic, Goliath, Rosalin & Salvadore.
What is the High Yielding yellow coloured Hybrid Varieties of Gerbera in India?
The high yielding yellow-coloured varieties of gerbera are Supernova, Nadja, Doni, Mammut, Uranus, Fredking, Fullmoon, Talasa & Panama.
What is the High Yielding red coloured Hybrid Varieties of Gerbera in India?
The high yielding red-coloured varieties of gerbera are Ruby Red, Dusty, Shania, Salvadore, Tamara, Fredorella, Vesta & Red Impulse.