Climate

Climate
  • Light is the most important factor, which influences growth of the plant. About 21.51 lux is considered to be the minimum natural light intensity required for adequate photosynthesis of carnations.
  • Mild climate with a temperature ranging from 5-180C is considered to be the ideal for the crop.
  • Day temperature :28oC (20 -25 0C)
  • Night temperature : 16-18oC (10 -15 0C)
  • Quantitative Long Day plant (long days promote flowering)
  • Critical photoperiod : 13 hours and light intensity is10 – 15 foot candle.
  • Co2 enrichment in greenhouse upto 500-1000 ppm improves the flower quality.
  • RH : 50 -60 %
    • Beginning : 80-85%
    • At full growth : 60-65 %
  • High day & night temperature during flowering leads to
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