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Monday, 5 October 2015

Gladiolus flower, production technology of Gladiolus flower, Gladiolus flower as cut flower

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Gladiolus flower, production technology of Gladiolus flower, Gladiolus flower as cut flower

Gladiolus Flower, production technology of Gladiolus flower, Gladiolus as a cut flower

Ø  Gladiolus commonly known as “sword Lily” produce long spikes of numerous colors including white, pink, red, purple, Orange and green.
Ø  It is native of South Africa & The Mediterranean.                                                           
Ø  propagated by Corms
Ø   Suitable for all type of soils well aerated and well-drained.
Ø   8-10 hrs Light requirement
Ø  pH; 6-7.
Ø  Highly salt sensitive.
Ø   N,P,K; 2:2:3
Ø   Irrigation; 3-4 days before sowing and then twice or thrice a week as per requirement.
Ø    Summerà April-July.
Ø   Winterà Jan-March , Sep-Dec.
Ø   Planting Density;  6-8cm                                 
Ø  Corm Depth; Autumnà 5-10 cm
                              Springà 10-15 cm
Ø   Harvesting; Commercial à 1st Color breakup
                         Local Market à 1/3rd  floret open


Production Technology of  Cut flowers, 

Problems & Diseases and their effective control

Gladiolus flower, production technology of Gladiolus flower, Gladiolus flower as cut flower
ü   Botrytis (copper base fungiicide)

ü   Dry Rot (up rooting + Methyl bromide)

ü   Root knot nematode (soil disinfection+ crop rotation)

ü   Sucking insect


ü   Corm borer (Methyl bromide) 

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