Commercial Floriculture

Seeds

• Crop raised from seeds is taller than the vegetatively propagated one and vigorous and heavy bloomer; thus, it is preferred over cuttings.
• For better seed germination, optimum temperature range between 18 to 30oC is required.
• Seed rate of 1.5 kg is required for one hectare area.
• Seeds of marigold can be sown in pots, seed boxes or on flat or raised nursery beds.
• Nursery beds of 3 x 1 m size are thoroughly prepared and mixed with 10 kg of well decomposed farmyard manure per sq m