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petunia

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From our crop reference

Petunia is a flower crop, grown in the rabi season. Sow it in Sep–Oct and expect to harvest in 70–90 days. It wants a pH of 6.0–7.0 (close to neutral) and 13–25°C. Plant at 30 × 25 cm, allowing 0.2–0.3 kg of seed per hectare. A good crop returns around Ornamental. Watch for aphid, botrytis.

Growing Petunia

6 sentences from our guides, quoted exactly

If this sounds like a gardener's dream, let me introduce you to the incredible world of hydroponic petunia cultivation that's transforming the ₹8,000 crore Indian floriculture industry.
How to Grow Petunias Hydroponically: Complete Guide for Indian Farmers & Urban Gardeners (2025)
The three key advantages of Calibrachoa over Petunia for a Gujarat grower are: 1) It performs much better in high heat.
Ultimate Calibrachoa Growing Guide for Gujarat (25618)
Three main differences: 1) pH sensitivity: Calibrachoa is much more sensitive to high pH and prone to iron chlorosis than petunias.
Calibrachoa Farming in Madhya Pradesh: The Complete Guide
Key findings from the research are as follows: Petunia: Morphogenesis: The tallest shoots were found in NI-G and NI-W, with the smallest in NI-R.
Unlocking the Power of White LEDs for Plant Factories
Blue and Red Light in Seedling Growth: Studies on tomato and bedding plants, like petunias and geraniums, under various red/blue LED light ratios (e.g., 70:30, 85:15) in greenhouses showed that blue light had limited impact on seedling morphology due to the ample sunlight.
Control of Flowering Using LED Night Interruption and Day-Extension Techniques
The Million Rupee Question: Why Calibrachoa is Your Next Big Opportunity For years, petunias have been the default choice for colour in Indian gardens and nurseries.
Maharashtra Calibrachoa Cultivation: A Complete Guide

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Crop intelligence

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Crop Sow Days pH Temp °C Yield
Angelica Sep–Oct 2 yr 6.0–7.0 10–22 8–12 t
Pyrethrum Sep–Oct 2–3 yr 5.5–7.0 10–22 0.8–1.5 t
Tagasaste Sep–Oct 2–4 yr 5.5–7.5 5–28 10–18 t green
Oil Palm Jun–Sep (planting) 3–4 yr to bear 5.0–7.0 24–32 20–25 t FFB
Pepino Sep–Oct 4–6 mo 6.0–7.0 15–25 25–40 t
Asafoetida (Hing) Sep–Oct 4–5 yr 6.5–7.5 10–25 0.05–0.1 t
Litchi Jun–Sep (planting) 5–7 yr to bear 5.5–7.0 20–35 8–12 t
Alstroemeria Sep–Oct 10–12 mo 6.0–6.8 13–22 100–150 stems/m²
Anthurium Year-round 12–18 mo to bear 5.5–6.5 18–28 6–8 blooms/plant
Paddy Straw Mushroom Jun–Sep 12–18 6.5–7.5 28–35 100–150 kg/t
Orchid Year-round 18–24 mo to bear 5.5–6.5 20–30 4–6 spikes/plant
Oyster Mushroom Any 25–35 5.5–6.5 20–30 500–700 kg/t
Amaranth (Leafy) Feb–Sep 30–45 6.0–7.5 22–32 10–15 t
Arugula Sep–Nov 30–45 6.0–7.0 10–22 8–12 t

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