After reading this article you will learn about the growing and management of annuals. Growing of Annuals: In general seeds of annuals are small and are sown in controlled space for better handling. Seeds are sown in pots, boxes and on raised nursery beds depending upon the quantity of seeds to be sown. These nursery beds are prepared 10- 15 [...]
After reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Meaning of Floriculture 2. Present Status of Floriculture in India 3. International Scenario of Floriculture 4. Future Scope. Meaning of Floriculture: Floriculture is the aesthetic branch of horticulture which deals not only with cultivation of ornamentals, annuals, biennials, and perrnnial plants including potted ones but also their marketing. This also includes [...]
The article throws light upon the eight main steps for growing roses. The steps are: 1. Situation 2. Soil 3. Layout 4. Planting 5. Propagation 6. Manuring 7. Irrigation 8. Pruning. Step # 1. Situation: The ideal position for planting roses is sunny, open and protected by hedge, fence or building against strong winds. It should be quite away from [...]