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Greenhouse production of Celosia cristata

Celosia argentea L. var. cristata (L.) Kuntze

Technology for greenhouse cultivation of Celosia cristata for high-quality cut flowers, requiring strict control of ventilation and microclimate due to the crop's high susceptibility to fungal infections.

In the reference 19 varieties crop Cockscomb, where this is mentioned in the description.

Under greenhouse conditions, Celosia cristata is grown primarily as a cut flower crop, reaching a height of 71–102 cm. Plants grown in this manner possess superior characteristics for subsequent drying, making them highly sought after in floristry for the creation of winter bouquets.

The cultivation technology requires strict adherence to a temperature regime in the range of +18...+25°C and high light levels. A critical factor is the management of humidity and ventilation, as stagnant air triggers the development of fungal diseases such as Botrytis and damping-off. Unlike other crops, Celosia is extremely sensitive to drafts and sudden temperature fluctuations.

For the seedling stage, it is mandatory to use a sterile peat-based substrate with the addition of perlite or vermiculite. It is important to exercise caution when applying nitrogen fertilizers, as their excess stimulates vegetative growth of green mass to the detriment of flowering quality, reducing the plant's ornamental value.

General information about the subject — on the page Protected cultivation.

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Varieties of Cockscomb 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.

Celbopink

Active

Celosia argentea L. var. cristata (L.) Kuntze · Cockscomb

Henricus G.A. van der Boog

2 records

Martine Yellow

Protection expired

Celosia argentea L. var. cristata (L.) Kuntze · Cockscomb

B.R. van den Bosch

NL
2 records

Fidor

Terminated

Celosia argentea L. var. cristata (L.) Kuntze · Cockscomb

CORNELIS A. VAN DIEPEN

1 record

Reprise Orange

Active

Celosia argentea L. var. cristata (L.) Kuntze · Cockscomb

Evanthia B.V.

1 record

Reprise Velvet

Active

Celosia argentea L. var. cristata (L.) Kuntze · Cockscomb

Evanthia B.V.

1 record

Act Verde

Active

Celosia argentea L. var. cristata (L.) Kuntze · Cockscomb

Evanthia B.V.

3 records

Act Zara

Active

Celosia argentea L. var. cristata (L.) Kuntze · Cockscomb

Evanthia B.V.

1 record

Act Ziva

Active

Celosia argentea L. var. cristata (L.) Kuntze · Cockscomb

Evanthia B.V.

1 record

Bombay Bordeaux

Terminated

Celosia argentea L. var. cristata (L.) Kuntze · Cockscomb

Henricus G.A. van der Boog

1 record

Bombay Bronze

Withdrawn

Celosia argentea L. var. cristata (L.) Kuntze · Cockscomb

Henricus G.A. van der Boog

1 record

Bombay Cherry

Terminated

Celosia argentea L. var. cristata (L.) Kuntze · Cockscomb

Henricus G.A. van der Boog

1 record

Bombay Fidor

Terminated

Celosia argentea L. var. cristata (L.) Kuntze · Cockscomb

CORNELIS A. VAN DIEPEN

1 record

Bombay Figo

Terminated

Celosia argentea L. var. cristata (L.) Kuntze · Cockscomb

MAURITS PETRUS H.

1 record

Bombay Filemon

Terminated

Celosia argentea L. var. cristata (L.) Kuntze · Cockscomb

Henricus G.A. van der Boog

1 record

Bombay Firosa

Terminated

Celosia argentea L. var. cristata (L.) Kuntze · Cockscomb

MAURITS PETRUS H.

1 record

Bombay Fivio

Terminated

Celosia argentea L. var. cristata (L.) Kuntze · Cockscomb

Henricus G.A. van der Boog

1 record

Bombay Green

Terminated

Celosia argentea L. var. cristata (L.) Kuntze · Cockscomb

Henricus G.A. van der Boog

1 record

Bar Bora

Terminated

Celosia argentea L. var. cristata (L.) Kuntze · Cockscomb

Evanthia B.V.

1 record

Bombay Rose

Terminated

Celosia argentea L. var. cristata (L.) Kuntze · Cockscomb

Maurits

NL
1 record

Bar Bossa

Terminated

Celosia argentea L. var. cristata (L.) Kuntze · Cockscomb

Combinations B.V.

1 record

Act Inca

Active

Celosia argentea L. var. cristata (L.) Kuntze · Cockscomb

Evanthia B.V.

1 record

Martine

Protection expired

Celosia argentea L. var. cristata (L.) Kuntze · Cockscomb

NL
1 record

Bombay

Terminated

Celosia argentea L. var. cristata (L.) Kuntze · Cockscomb

NL
1 record

Bombay Fire

Active

Celosia argentea L. var. cristata (L.) Kuntze · Cockscomb

NL
1 record