How do I start a gerbera farm?
Gerberas are planted on raised bed in two rows formation. Zigzag plantation system is mostly preferred. While planting 65% portion of root ball should be kept below ground and rest of the portion i.e. 35% should be kept above the ground for better air circulation in the root zones.
Which species of gerbera is commonly cultivated in India?
Major Gerbera Cut Flower Production States in India:- West Bengal, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Orissa, Karnataka, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Uttaranchal and Arunachal Pradesh. Red coloured : Ruby Red,Dusty, Shania, Salvadore,Tamara, Fredorella, Vesta & Red Impulse.
How many flower produce a gerbera in a per square meter per year?
No. of plants per sq m: 6 plants (approximately 2980 plants in 500 sq m area after considering a loss of 20 plants). The flowers produced per plant in a year is about: 40.
Which is the famous fruit in Maharashtra?
Maharashtra is famous for number of fruits such as Guava,Pine Apple,Custard apple and Chiku. The Important Fruit Zones of Maharashtra includes Marathwada for Mosambi,Custard apple and Guava, Western Deccan area for Chiku, Cashewnut and Fig.
Which is harvesting stage of gerbera?
Gerbera starts flowering in about 3 months after planting. The average yield under greenhouse is around 250-270 flowers/m2/year. Harvesting is done when outer 2-3 rows of disc florets are perpendicular to the stalk. The heel of the stalk should be cut about 2-3 cm above the base and kept in fresh chlorinated water.
How long does gerbera plant live?
Gerbera daisies can live two to three years with proper care. To guarantee a longer life, repot the gerbera daisy once a year. Their blooms last for several weeks once they appear.
What is the common name of gerbera?
Commonly called gerbera daisy, Transvaal daisy or Barberton daisy, this species is a stemless, clump-forming, tender perennial.
What are the different types of gerberas?
26 Different Types of Gerbera Flowers and Interesting Facts
- Double Gerbera Daisies.
- Gerbera Apricot.
- Gerbera aurantiaca.
- Gerbera hybrida (Gerbera Fiction Beige with Pink Centric)
- Gerbera hybrida (Orange Gerbera Daisy)
- Gerbera hybrida (Orange Spider Gerbera)
- Gerbera hybrida.
- Gerbera hybrida.
What is the cost of gerbera flower?
Gerbera Flowers at Rs 150/bundle | Gerbera Flower | ID: 14864427548.
What is the harvesting stage of gerbera?
Harvesting is done when outer 2-3 rows of disc florets are perpendicular to the stalk. The heel for the stalk should be cut about 2-3 cm above the base and kept in fresh chlorinated water. Flowers should be graded and sorted out in uniform batches.
Which is the best soil to grow gerbera in India?
Soilless media is suitable for the large area more than 2 Acre. In India mostly soil media preferred for gerbera cultivation due to electricity & irrigated water quality. The major Gerbera producing states in India are Maharashtra, Karnataka, Gujarat, Tamilnadu, West Bengal and Himachal Pradesh.
What’s the best temperature for gerbera flower farming?
Optimal day temperatures of 20°C–25°C and nightly temperature of 12°C-15°C is ideal for Gerbera cultivation. Gerbera cultivation in Greenhouse. Soil Requirement in Gerbera Flower Farming:- The soil should be well drained, light, fertile/rich, slightly alkaline (or) neutral in nature.
Are there any subsidies for gerbera in India?
Commercial value in this flower market is high in India. For Gerbera, cultivation required massive investment, but central government & state government provide a subsidy for prompting hi-tech farming. Different state has different subsidy percentage. Bank offer loan to the total gerbera cultivation project cost
What are the different colors of Gerbera flowers?
Gerbera is commonly known as Transvaal daisy or Bar berton daisy or African daisy. It is an important commercial cut flower crop. Gerbera flowers have a wide range of colours including yellow, orange, cream-white, pink, brick red, red, terracotta and various other intermediate colors.
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