Harvest and Yield

Harvest and Yield

    Harvest
    • Decorative types are harvested when the petals in the centre of the topmost flower is almost fully developed.
    • In standards, harvesting is generally done when outer ray florets ceases to further develop.
    • Pot-mums are sent to the market with half to fully opened flowers.
    • Spray mums are generally harvested at the two thirds to three-fourths open stage; standard mums at the three-fourths to full open stage of development.
    • Yield start from 3-4 months after planting.
    • Main crop duration 6 months.
    • Ratoon crop 4 months. Total duration (6+4) 10 months.
    Yield
    1. Main crop : 9-10t/ha.
    2. Ratoon crop : 4-5 t/ha.
    3. Sprays- 1, 00,000 stems can be obtained from one ha.
Last modified: Wednesday, 20 June 2012, 9:29 AM