CSA Xpert

The most common and important practices followed are dis-budding, pinching and de-shooting. Pinching should be carried out by leaving 5 to 6 nodes on the carnation plant. After pinching, spraying BAP of 100 ppm should increase the flower yield. In spray type, all auxiliary buds should be retained and terminal buds are removed where as in standard type, all terminal buds should be retained and auxiliary buds are removed. Nylon mesh support needs to be provided once the plants reach a height of 40 to 45 inches.