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#Environment and climate change
Climate for Cultivation
Both tropical and sub-tropical conditions are
suitable for Gerbera plantation. However, in
case of sub-tropical climate, they must be pro-
tected from frost as they are sensitive to frost.
Generally, in sub-tropical places they are cul-
tivated in greenhouses. The greenhouses must
be naturally ventilated. Light intensity of 400
watts/m² with day temperature in the range of
22-25⁰C and night temperature of 12-16⁰C is the
most ideal for producing good quality Gerbera
flowers.
Season of Gerbera Daisy
Gerbera can be planted any time of the year.
However farmers generally follow a January-
March or June- July cycle. Good light intensity
is needed during plantation. Hence plantation is
avoided during November and December as sun-
light is not bright enough during these months.
In addition, there is a possibility of frost devel-
opment (in sub-tropical region) which is detri-
mental to the life of the plant in initial stages.
Farmers also avoid plantation during the months
of August and September. This is because the
plants have to sustain winter during their grow-
ing periods and now with the help of polyhouse
we also plant gerbera anytime.
Soil for Gerbera Flower Cultivation
Gerbera flower cultivation needs a rich, well-
drained soil. The plant roots measure upto 70
cm in length. Therefore the soil must be easily
penetrable and highly porous. Better penetra-
tion promotes root growth and indirectly plant
growth.
If planned and maintained well then Gerbera
plant can give very high return as the flower has
both the market demand and market value. You
can opt for polyhouse farming for Gerbera flow-
er cultivation if your farm does not have ideal
climatic location for Gerbera flowers. As due to
weather condition it is not possible to work with
but it help us in various way.
What type of Soil and Cliamte needed for Ger-
bera?
The soil used for cultivation of Gerbera is lat-
eritic type having ph of 5.5-6.0 & electrical
conductivity of less then 1.00 mmhos/cm and
has very good drainage for better growth of the
crop.The environment always needed for Ger-
bera was evergreen.Temperature is conrolled
with the help of shed net & foggers.Humidity is
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