Cultivate these varieties of marigold, there will be more yield

Marigold cultivation is done on a large scale in our country. Marigold flowers are also in high demand. Its flowers are of many sizes and different colors. Farmers doing its commercial cultivation can earn good profits in a short time. For good yield of marigold it is necessary to select its improved varieties. Let us get to know about some of the improved varieties of marigold from here.

• Pusa Basanti Marigold: This variety was developed in the year 1995. It can be successfully cultivated in almost all regions of India. The flowers of this variety are of medium size and yellow in color. Plants start flowering in 135 to 145 days after sowing of seeds. The yield of fresh flowers ranges from 80 to 100 quintals per acre of field.

• Pusa Orange Marigold: A variety was developed in the year 1995. It can be successfully cultivated in almost all regions of India. It is more popular in South Indian regions due to the large size of its flowers. Its flowers are dark orange in colour. Flowering starts in the plants about 125 to 135 days after sowing the seeds. Carotenoids are found in abundance in the flowers of this variety. It is used in the manufacture of food items and medicinal preparations. 100 to 120 quintals of fresh flowers are produced per acre of land.

• Pusa Arpita: This variety was developed in the year 2009. Which one is suitable for cultivation in the northern plains. Its flowers are medium sized and light orange in colour. Plants flower from December to February when cultivated in northern plains. The yield of fresh flowers ranges from 72 to 80 quintals per acre of field cultivated.

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