Performance of gerbera varieties for flowering, yield and quality parameters under shade net

Abstract

The present investigation was carried out to assess the performance of some gerbera varieties for flowering, yield and quality attributes under shade net. The experiment was conducted at Satpuda Botanical Garden, College of Agriculture, Nagpur. The data revealed that amongst thirteen gerbera varieties under study, Charmander recorded significantly more life span of flowers on plant. Savannah had significantly more number of flowers per plant and required minimum days for development of flowers. Maximum flower diameter was recorded in variety Sangria. Vino had more vase-life of harvested flowers. Varieties Dalma and Goldflor required significantly less period for first flower bud initiation. Overall performance of Savannah, Sangria, Vino, Charmander, Dalma and Goldflor varieties was found promising.