After care -irrigation

After care -irrigation

    Irrigation
    • The plants need adequate water during active vegetative growth when new leaves are being formed.
    • After the formation of flower buds no further leaf is formed and less amount of water is needed.
    • Hence, chrysanthemum are to be irrigated twice a week in the first two weeks and subsequent by at weekly intervals.
    • Chrysanthemum roots are very sensitive to water logging but tolerate water stress appreciable.
    • Different systems of irrigation are prevalent in various part of the world.
    • These include overhead mist spray lines.
    • Sprinkler and self-travelling sprayers.
Last modified: Wednesday, 20 June 2012, 9:06 AM