Seed collection of annuals is an important aspect which needs scientific knowledge and special care in handling and storage. Maintenance of the purity of varieties which is highly technical requires the knowledge whether crop is self, self to partial cross or cross pollinated. Self-pollinated annuals which do not need any isolation distance are Lupins, Sweet pea, and Salvia. The annuals [...]
This article throws light upon the top seventy types of annuals. The types are: 1. Amaranthus 2. Balsam 3. Cock's Comb 4. Gaillardia 5. Gomphrena 6. Kochia 7. Portulaca 8. Sun Flower 9. Tithonia 10. Zinnia (Compositae) 11. Giant Dahlia 12. Giant of California 13. Giant Cactus 14. Lilliput or Pompon 15. Cupid and other types too. Type # 1. [...]
This article throws light upon the top nine methods of propagation of chrysanthemum. The methods are: 1. Terminal Cuttings 2. Root Suckers 3. Seeds 4. Pinching and Disbudding 5. Standard Chrysanthemum 6. Spray Chrysanthemum 7. Staking 8. Growing of Chrysanthemum in Pots 9. Growing for Loose Flowers. Method # 1. Terminal Cuttings: These cuttings are taken from healthy stock plants [...]