Flower Garden is a plot of land where plants of flowers are grown. The growth of flowers as a crop is called floriculture. The occupation of floriculture has gained popularity in the present day. It can give good profits it is done commercially and systematically.
1. Site Selection
A scientific method should be applied for the commercial farming of flowers. It needs good fertile soil, appropriate climate, access to sun rays, protection from the diseases, provision of irrigation and market. A site for the farming of flowers should be selected containing the above-mentioned elements.
a. Soil: For the construction of the flower garden, the sandy soil full of organic substances is appropriate.
b. Market: If the commercial flower farming is done far from the market, it is difficult to supply to the market. Thus, the site for the farming of flowers should be nearby the market or should have the facility of transportation.
c. Source of Water: There should be a permanent and regular source of water throughout the year for farming of flowers. As it needs to irrigate the flower garden from the preparation of nursery bed to the production of fully grown flowers, it is necessary to construct tube well, well, tap or flume as the source of water so that the irrigation can be done regularly.
d. Higher and Sunny Place: The site for the flower farming should be at the higher ground and have easy and proper access to the sun rays. If the site is at the lower level, the rainwater during the rainy season may be deposited there which may damage the flowers.
The saplings of flowers grow well in sunny and bright places. The gloomy and damp sites are not suitable for the growth of flowers' seedlings. The flower plants may also be affected by the diseases in the gloomy locations.
The saplings of flowers grow well in sunny and bright places. The gloomy and damp sites are not suitable for the growth of flowers' seedlings. The flower plants may also be affected by the diseases in the gloomy locations.
Flower gardens can be constructed in various patterns. The boundary of the flower garden can be demarcated using round stones or bricks decoratively. The field should be plowed for 3-4 times and the compost manure should be mixed in the soil before plantation.
When the site is prepared well, the seedlings should be selected according to the climate and planted systematically. It is necessary to irrigate the field and remove the weeds for the proper growth of the flower garden.
When the site is prepared well, the seedlings should be selected according to the climate and planted systematically. It is necessary to irrigate the field and remove the weeds for the proper growth of the flower garden.
2. Propagation of Flower (Grafting and Cutting)
Propagation of flowers is the process of creating new flower plants from a variety of sources like seeds, cuttings, bulbs, and other plants' parts. Hence propagation of flower refers to the artificial or natural spreading of flower parts
The flowers can be propagated by two methods. They are sexual propagation (seed) and asexual propagation or vegetative reproduction) Most of the propagation of flowers is done by cutting. While taking the cutting of any plant, the upper part should contain 3 pairs of leaves.
Generally, the cutting of the flower plants is appropriate during the months from Mangsir to Falgun. The cuttings should be kept in the gap of at least 4 cm. The roots start to grow after 3 weeks of cutting. It is called plant-let which is ready for plantation. It should be planted in a well-prepared flower garden.
The flowers can be propagated by two methods. They are sexual propagation (seed) and asexual propagation or vegetative reproduction) Most of the propagation of flowers is done by cutting. While taking the cutting of any plant, the upper part should contain 3 pairs of leaves.
Generally, the cutting of the flower plants is appropriate during the months from Mangsir to Falgun. The cuttings should be kept in the gap of at least 4 cm. The roots start to grow after 3 weeks of cutting. It is called plant-let which is ready for plantation. It should be planted in a well-prepared flower garden.
A healthy and good quality plant should be selected for grafting and cutting After selecting a healthy and fresh joint of the scion, the cutting should be done with the budding method. In this method, the joints are joined using the tools and new plants are produced.
A good quality of rose plant is produced from this method. Similarly, we need a good quality of scion for the grafting also. After that, the improved breed of plants can be produced from the rootstock of the same breed.
A good quality of rose plant is produced from this method. Similarly, we need a good quality of scion for the grafting also. After that, the improved breed of plants can be produced from the rootstock of the same breed.
3. Production of Seeds Protection and Storage
We can produce the seeds of flowers commercially in the kitchen garden. Different varieties of flowers should be planted separately for the production of seeds. The flowers produced for the selection of the seed should not be planted together with other flowers.
Weeding, enough irrigation and control of disease are the important factors for producing good quality of seeds. Plucking of the flower is appropriate only when the flower is well-ripened after blooming.
Weeding, enough irrigation and control of disease are the important factors for producing good quality of seeds. Plucking of the flower is appropriate only when the flower is well-ripened after blooming.
a. Protection and Storage of Seeds
The seeds, when produced should be cleaned and dried in the sun for 2-4 days. The level of the moisture should be maintained 10%-12% as per the type of seeds. It is necessary to do a lab test before storage. The seeds should be free from the mixing of other seeds of weeds or plants.
Every time, when the seeds are produced, it should be kept in the polythene bag after labeling. Nowadays, moisture-proof polythene bags are also available in the market. It is best to store the seeds in it. The seeds should be made disease and insect free by using medicines. The storage should be in a dry and dark place and well protected from birds, mice, etc.
Every time, when the seeds are produced, it should be kept in the polythene bag after labeling. Nowadays, moisture-proof polythene bags are also available in the market. It is best to store the seeds in it. The seeds should be made disease and insect free by using medicines. The storage should be in a dry and dark place and well protected from birds, mice, etc.
b. Use of Flower
The flower is used as offering to deities in the religious places according to the religious and cultural traditions. It is also flowers in festivals and celebrations. used for welcoming the guests.
We use good earning can be made by selling the garlands, bouquets or bunch of flowers in the market. The flower is used for decoration, preparing scented medicinal herbs, producing scented oil and perfumes.)
We use good earning can be made by selling the garlands, bouquets or bunch of flowers in the market. The flower is used for decoration, preparing scented medicinal herbs, producing scented oil and perfumes.)
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