Irrigation Gladiolus is a water loving plant and needs sufficient moisture in the soil till the harvesting of spikes. Flower bud initiation and spike elongation are the most […]
Pests and Diseases of Gladiolus
There was a minor incidence of the following insects and diseases in gladiolus fields in Goa over a period of five years. Aphids (Aphis gossypi, Aphis craccivora): Aphids […]
Harvesting and post harvest handling of spikes
Spikes of gladiolus are harvested when the first 5-6 flower buds show the colour and the first flower bud is ready to open the next day. Poor opening […]
Production technology of Gladiolus in Goa
Introduction All occasions celebrated by human beings are marked with flowers which occupy a prominent place in our life style. Floriculture is given the status of sunrise industry […]
Irrigation / Cultural Practices / Curing of Spike / Vase life of Gladiolus
Irrigation Judicious use of water is possibly the most important single factor in the production of the best gladiolus spikes. A gladiolus crop must not be allowed to […]
Horticultural Classification of Gladiolus
1.Horticultural Classification There are four types of gladioli based on the size and shape of the flowers. For horticultural purposes, gladioli are grouped as follows. Large flowered (Grandavensis) […]
Varieties of Gladiolus
There are different varieties of gladiolus like Arka Gold, Darshan, Arka Amar, Arka Naveen, KumKum, KKL 1, Pusa Srijana, Pusa Unnati, Pusa Manmohak, Pusa Red Valentine, Pusa Vidushi, […]
Plant protection of gladiolus
Pests of Gladiolus Aphids, thrips, cut worms, loopers, grubs and nematodes are the common insect pests of gladiolus. Cut worms (Agrotis segetum) Grown up clay coloured larvae cut […]
Harvesting and Storage of Corms of Gladiolus
Lifting of Corms and Cormels After harvesting of flowers or spikes , plants are twisted down to ground level for allowing the corms to mature. Once the spikes […]
Ready Reckoner on Cultivation of Gladiolus
Gladiolus (Gladiolus hortensis L.), the queen of bulbous flowers, belonging to the family Iridaceae and subfamily Ixoideae, is one of the most popular ornamental bulbous plants grown commercially […]