Q: When is the demand for roses all year round?
Answer: There is demand for Dolap throughout the year. However, during the wedding season, during Christmas, Valentine's Day is in high demand. Lots of roses are cultivated in East Midnapore, Nadia of West Bengal. At present, rose cultivation has been introduced in different areas of Bankura, Purulia and Birbhum. In North Bengal this cultivation is still quite limited. Large quantities of roses are imported from the districts of South Bengal and from Pune and Bangalore to meet the demand here.
Question: Which species of roses are suitable for cultivation?
Answer: There are many species of roses. However, hybrids are used for cultivation as thorn flowers. Common species are Melody, Darling, Gladiator, Superstar, Montezuna, Vivaldi. Suitable species for cultivation in greenhouses are Grandgala, Firstred, Happiness, Confetti, Whitepearl, Eskimo etc.
Q: What should be the environment for rose cultivation?
Answer: Adequate amount of sunlight is required for rose cultivation. Temperatures ranging from 15 C to 26 C are suitable for roses. However, roses can withstand higher temperatures. Air humidity of 75% is ideal for rose cultivation. Excess moisture increases the incidence of the disease. Roses can be cultivated in all types of soils. However, the best is in sandy loam soils. Care should be taken so that water does not stand on the ground. It is important to have land elevation and drainage system. The acidity level of the soil should be
There are many species of roses. However, hybrids are used for cultivation as thorn flowers. Common species are Melody, Darling, Gladiator, Superstar, Montezuna, Vivaldi. Suitable species for cultivation in greenhouses are Grandgala, Firstred, Happiness, Confetti etc.