Variety traits

Remontancy of carnation

Dianthus caryophyllus L.

The biological capacity of carnation for repeated flowering within a single growing season through the formation of new generative shoots after the main ones are harvested. It is a key economic trait for organizing continuous cut flower production.

In the reference 23 varieties crop Carnation, where this is mentioned in the description.

Remontancy is assessed as a qualitative trait reflecting the plant's ability to form terminal flowers on lateral replacement shoots developing from median and basal internodes. In breeding practice, this parameter is considered in conjunction with the flowering duration and is recorded by experts using a scoring system based on standard variety testing methodologies.

In commercial floriculture, high-remontancy varieties allow for the regulation of yield peaks and the creation of a "flower conveyor," ensuring production over an extended period. The efficiency of the trait expression is closely linked to agronomic practices, such as pinching, and determines the crop's operational lifespan in protected soil, which can reach 20 months.

General information about the subject — on the page Remontancy.

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Varieties of Carnation mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.