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Lily

Sown Oct–Nov · 90–120 days to harvest · 12 guides in our archive

September

Not the month for lily.

Its window is Oct–Nov. That opens in October, 1 month from now.

What can go in this month, from the same flower group — soonest to crop first

Nasturtium 55–70 days Marigold 60–90 days Alyssum 60–75 days Petunia 70–90 days Pansy 70–90 days Verbena 70–90 days
At a glance

The nine numbers you plan with

Season Rabi
Sowing Oct–Nov
Duration 90–120
Spacing 20 × 15 cm
Soil pH 6.0–7.0
Water 500–700 mm
Temperature 12–24 °C
Seed rate Bulbs
Yield 1–2 lakh stems
Watch for Botrytis, aphid

Planning ranges for Indian conditions. Varieties, region and management shift every one of these — confirm with your KVK or state agricultural university before committing an acre.

From the archive

Growing Lily

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