Tuberose and iris Flower production technology
Ø Tube rose is commonly
known as “Gul-e-shaboo” ranked 4th production wise.
Ø Native to Mexico.
Ø Important cut flower, mostly appears in summer
and early autumn.
Ø Multiple spike/plant, long spike with multiple
florets, fragrant with white colours.
Ø Propagated
by means of bulb or seed.
Ø Loamy-sandy loam soil pH 6.5-7.5.
Ø Temperature; 20-35 0C.
Ø Shade à better
growth.
Ø FYMà 10 ton/
Hectare.
Ø N,P,K; 200:50:70
Ø Germination period 10-21 days.
Crop cycle 76-85 days
Ø Irrigation
depends upon growth stage and temperature.
Ø Flowers are harvested early morning/
evening.
Ø Harvested at 1/4th Florets open.
Ø 40% weight loss can occur after harvest/day.
Ø Bulbs are harvested (Sep-Oct) after spike
harvested field dried, fumigated and stored at cool place.
Iris Flower
Ø Available iv variety of colours e.g. white ,
blue, yellow and black.
Ø Propagated by means of Rhizome and bulbs.
Ø Requires well drained, fertile soil with shade
for best growth.
Ø Planting
time; Warm areasà
September.
Cool areas à before September .
Ø Planting Depth; 4-13 cm deep.
Ø Plenty of irrigation for better flowering.
Ø Light: 6 hrs .
Diseases and Problems;
ü
Bacterial leaf blight (leaf removal)
ü Botrytis Rhizome rot
ü
Leaf spot
(Fungicide)
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