Response of Gladiolus grandiflorus varieties to planting date: effects on growth, flowering, and vase life.

ABSTRACT: Gladiolus, a bulbous plant native to South Africa, is known for its vibrant and diverse floral colours. To enhance the growth, flowering, and corm production of gladiolus, it is crucial to identify the optimal planting time suited to the climatic conditions of Jammu and Kashmir, India. The present study investigates the response of Gladiolus grandiflorus varieties to planting date: effects on growth, flowering, and vase life. In Experiment I, early planting on October 15 significantly improved vegetative traits, with the variety 'Oscar' showing superior performance in terms of plant height (129.78 cm), number of leaves per plant (8.96), number of florets per spike (15.22), spike length (93.44 cm), and spike weight. Oscar variety planted in October gave the tallest plant, highest leaf numbe

SUBMITTER: Javaid A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11998143 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature