Magnum
TerminatedGerbera L. · Gerbera
FLORIST HOLLAND B.V.
Variety traits
Gerbera flower bud
Gerbera L.
In gerbera agronomy, the flower bud is considered a key monitoring object during the inflorescence initiation phase and for cut flower quality control. The number of days to floral bud initiation is an important breeding trait that determines the earliness of a variety.
In the reference 10 varieties crop Gerbera, where this is mentioned in the description.
In professional gerbera cultivation, the key indicator is the number of days to floral bud initiation, which is the time interval from planting to the visual detection of the inflorescence primordium. This period varies from 60 to 100 days or more, depending on the genetic characteristics of the variety and growing conditions.
Gerbera bud formation is sensitive to light and temperature regimes, as the plant responds to day length. A deviation from optimal environmental parameters leads to bud abortion, which reduces the marketable yield. Furthermore, gerbera is susceptible to a specific pathology known as bud rot, caused by infectious agents.
The stage of bud development at harvest is a determining factor for marketability and the vase life of the flower. The phase where the inflorescence is almost fully open is considered optimal for harvesting, as early harvesting of underdeveloped buds complicates transport and sales.
General information about the subject — on the page Budding.
Varieties of Gerbera mentioned in the description
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