Name of crop Gladiolus
Category : Flower crops
Name of variety : BARI Gladiolus-2
Identifying character : •Long flower stalk with 12-14 florets
•Florets are deep magenta in colour
•Distinct cream colour present in two petals and other petals contain white stripe
•Vase life is 8-10 days
Developed by (Centre/Division) : Landscape, Ornamental & Floriculture Division, HRC, BARI, Gazipur
Year of release : 2003
Crop duration : 4-5 months
Yield (kg/ha) : 200000 (stick/ha)
Fruit Size : 7.5-8.0 cm
Fruit Colour : Deep majenta with distinct cream colour in two petals and other petals contain white stripe
Suitable area : Jessore, Savar , Chuadanga, Chittagong, Jhinaidhah Gazipur and also all over the country
Sowing time : Optimum time is mid October to early November but can be cultivated round the year with appropriate protection
Harvesting time : January-February
Major diseases and Management : Disease: Fusarium blight
Management:
The severity of this disease can be minimized by crop rotation, using disease free corm as well as foliar spray of Bavistin @ 2.0 g/ L with application of hot water treatment of corm at 520C for 10 minutes
Major insect/pest and Management : Pests: Minimum infestation by aphid and thrips was recorded
Management:
The severity of these insect infestation can be controlled by using Admire @ 1.0 ml/ L
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