Background:
Tuberose is one of the important commercial crops which is cultivated for loose flower and cut flower production. The crop is cultivated in many states of India and it is one of the important remunerative bulbous flower crops grown in open field conditions. Due to its year-round availability and white fragrant flowers, it has gained an important place in the market and florist are also demanding novel varieties which are suitable for the flower arrangements and garlands. Tuberose being hardy and fragrant bulbous crop has the potential to be used as potted plant. Presently, nurseries across India use traditional varieties which are bred for open field cultivation. Since these varieties produce more than 1 meter spike and are prone to lodging:
Technology Details:
A tuberose variety Sahyadri Vaman is dwarf and well suited for pot-culture, for vertical gardening (vertical panels) and for terrace/roof gardening (for urban dwellers). The florets (on an average 43 nos. florets per spike) are arranged compactly on short rachis that gives an impression of hyacinth spike. Also, the floret opening is proper till the end of spike. Plants hardly reach a height of 48-52 cm dwarfness in comparison to the parent variety. The short stature/dwarf nature makes it highly suitable for pot culture, vertical panels, gardening/landscaping besides vase decoration as cut flower. Average rachis length is 24-30 cm on which florets are arranged beautifully. Each bulb produces on an average 5-6 spikes per clump per year. Stems are sturdy with thickness more than the parent variety (1.37 cm against 1.20 cm). On an average a minimum of 12 bulbs are produced from each clump per year.