Carnation is one of the most important cut flower of the world. It is commercially grown in many countries like Columbia, Kenya, Canary Island, Italy, Spain, Holland, U.S.A. etc. In India, earlier marguerite type of carnations were being grown as winter annual but with the introduction of Sim carnation, now these are being cultivated in many cities like Nasik, Pune, [...]
This article throws light upon the nine main steps for growing of shrubs. The steps are: 1. Soil 2. Preparation of the Ground 3. Propagation of Shrubs 4. Planting of Shrubs 5. Watering 6. Filling of Gaps 7. Irrigation 8. Weeding 9. Pruning of Established Shrubs. Step # 1. Soil: Any garden soil is suitable for growing shrubs. Height and [...]
After reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Genetics and Breeding of Gerbera 2. Varietal Wealth of Gerbera 3. Modification of Environmental Conditions 4. Propagation 5. Division 6. Micropropagation 7. Planting 8. Manuring and Fertilization 9. Irrigation 10. Weeding and Hoeing 11. Flower Regulation 12. Flowering Yield 13. Storage 14. Harvesting and Packing. Gerbera ranks fifth amongst cut flowers [...]