Tuberose bulbs production
Tuberose is multiplied through bulbs which is planted from February to May and bulbs of 1.5 cm and above diameters are selected for planting. The 8-10 bulbs per metre of rows are spaced in row 30 cm while row spacing is also maintained 30 cm. The bulbs are placed 5 to 8 cm depth over a ridge or in a flat bed. Good amount of potassium fertilizers especially potassium sulphate is applied as a basal dose. The bulbs sprout 10-15 days after the planting, depending upon the temperature. Timely irrigation, weeding and broadcasting of nitrogenous fertilizer is practiced to maintain good growth. The bulbs are lifted in the month of October and November. The bulbs are snapped off from the clump and kept in shade for two to three days. The soil is removed from the bulbs and bulbs are subjected for storage in normal ventilated conditions. The multiplication of bulbs is range from 1:10-15 times.
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