Effect of various sucker sizes and planting times on flowering and vase-life of chrysanthemum.

摘要

Small- and large-sized suckers (with a difference of at least 5 cm in height) of chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum morifolium) were planted on four different planting dates i.e. 18 February, 18 April, 17 June and 16 August to study their effect on blooming and flower quality. Small-sized suckers resulted in longer blooming period and more number of flowers per plant. The earliest planting (18 February) took more time to initiate flowers with prolonged blooming period, greater number of flowers with extended vase life. On the other hand, the late planting (16 August) gave the flowers increased diameter and maximum fresh and dry weights per flower.