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भा.कृ.अ.प. - भारतीय कृषि अनुसंधान संस्थान | ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute |
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Flower crops -> Gladiolus
PusaManmohak
| Floriculture and Landscaping | |
| 2013 | |
| Delhi State/Northern plains | |
| Spikes are more than 93 cm in length with good rachis length (55 cm) and about 19-21 number of florets per spike. The florets are saffron red (40B) with thin whitish stripes on the throat of two oppositely placed lower tepals. About 5-6 florets remain open at a time which makes it excellent for vase decoration, bouquet preparation, floral arrangements and for garden display. |
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| Number of florets 19-21 per spike, number of corms 2.22 and 49 cormels per plant | |
| Variety prefers mild climate and sunny situation for their proper growth and flowering. It also prefers sandy loam soil rich in organic matter, light and well aerated but has good water holding capacity with proper drainage |
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