Gerbera - Varietal Performance Under Shadenet: Performance of Gerbera Varieties Under Shadenet

The growth parameters with respect to height of plant, Charmander (45 cm), Savannah (44.23cm), were consider as superior varieties. Maximum number of leaves was observed in Savannah (31.2 leaves) and Charmander (30.1 leaves). Savannah as considered as superior variety in respect of leaf area i.e. (264.43 cm2). Dalma (41.6 days), Goldflor (41.73 days), Charmander (42.4 days), Goldengate(42.6 days), Vino(44.6 days), Savannah(44.7 days), Diablo (44.8 days)were considered as early varieties. Sevannah(16.7 days), Diablo (16.83 days), Vino (16.86 days), Magnum (16.96 days) considered superior varieties for development of flower. Charmander (16.6 days), Savannah (16.09 days) considered as superior varieties for life span of flowers on plant. Maximum diameter of flower was recorded in Sangria (12.5 cm), Savannah (12.2 cm) and Dalma (12cm). Maximum stalk length was recorded in Savannah(63.2 cm), Sangria(62.7 cm). Whereas,maximum stalk width was observed in Savannah(0.69cm)and Charmander (0.68cm). Maximum flower yield was obtained in Savannah(12.11), Charmander (12.04). Vino(15.16 days), Francella(13.86 days), Charmander (13.46 days), Savannah (13.23 days)were found better for vase life than others.