Vol. 12, Issue 9 (2023)

Author(s):
KR Zala, KM Karetha, VS Patel and KS Solanki

Abstract:
Experiment was conducted with 16 different decorative types of dahlia varieties at Jambuvadi Farm, College of Horticulture, Junagadh Agricultural University, Junagadh which falls under South Saurashtra Agro-climatic Zone during two years, i.e., 2021-22 and 2022-23. Results obtained from the pooled data analysis for both the years under present studies pertaining flowering parameters with respect to different varieties are as under. Variety Good Day recorded less number of days (46.44) to initiate flower bud Variety Nearest Blue recorded largest stem girth (11.39 mm). Maximum flower diameter was recorded in Prime Minister (17.07 cm). Highest stalk length (25.46 cm) was observed in variety Pusa Sona. Highest weight of single flower (79.55 g) was observed in variety Pusa Sona Maximum number of flowers per plant (5.56), per plot (83.50) and per hectare (21806.41) was produced in variety Pusa Sona. Flower yield per plant (430.47 g/plant), per plot (5.75 kg/plot), per hectare (1.79 t/ha) was recorded highest in variety Pusa Sona. Maximum vase life (3.69 days) was observed in variety Pusa Sona.