Commercial Floriculture

Transplanting of seedlings

Marigold seedlings will be easily established after transplanting in the field without much mortality. At the time of transplanting, seedlings of one month old with 3-4 true leaves have to be selected for proper establishment and higher yield. Aged seedling should not be selected. Transplant should be done early in the morning or late in the evening. One side of the ridges formed. After transplanting, a light irrigation has to be given.