Apply ‘Nishigandha’ in February-March; Low-maintenance lush blooms, a sense of freshness and happiness throughout the home

Nishigandh is a tuberous flowering plant and is considered an important commercial crop in Maharashtra under the name Gulchhadi. As the flowers are white and fragrant, the flowers are used to make Vaini, Gajra, Pushpahar, flower garlands or flower stalks in vases and bouquets. Nisigandha is a flower that thrives in hot and humid climates. In the plains, the best time to fertilize is between February and March. These flowers are in high demand for weddings and religious ceremonies as well as in the oil and perfume manufacturing industry.(Photo courtesy – istock)

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Soil and Field Preparation:

Sunlight is essential for a good weed crop. According to agricultural experts, clay soil with a pH between 6.5 and 7.5 is considered most suitable for cultivation. Dig the soil 30 cm deep. After that, the land is prepared by applying 500 quintals of cow dung per hectare.

How to Replant:

Farmers are advised to plant tubers in rows. Spacing between rows should be 30 to 40 cm and spacing between tubers should be 15 to 20 cm. Approximately 40,000 to 50,000 tubers are planted per acre, special attention must be paid to planting depth. Tubers should be planted at a depth of 5 to 7 cm. Planting deeper than this can cause problems with seed germination.

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Plants begin to flower about 80 to 95 days after planting. Harvesting is done in the morning and evening when the flowers are fully developed. With proper cultivation, farmers can produce 100 to 140 quintals of fresh flowers and 150 to 180 quintals of tubers per hectare. To nourish the crop, 200 kg of nitrogen, 75 kg of phosphorus and 125 kg of potash are required per hectare. Irrigation should be done carefully, the field should be moist when planting tubers, but should not be irrigated immediately after planting. The first irrigation should be done when the tubers start to develop roots and leaves. Adequate soil moisture must be maintained for two months after germination for continuous flowering. In summer, water twice a week or as needed.

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