Session 2: Cultivation of Gaillardia
Unit 2: Cultivation of Commercial FlowerCrops-II
Textual Question-Answers
Check Your Progress
A. Fill in the Blanks
1. Gaillardia flowers are also known as ……………
Ans: blanket flowers
2. Gaillardia can be grown in gardens ………………… for……………… or ………………
Ans: as borders; bedding; edging
3. Commercially, Gaillardia is propagated by ………………
Ans: seeds
4. Gaillardia seeds have no dormancy and remain viable up to………………
Ans: 2 years
5. Gaillardia seeds germinate within ………………
Ans: 7–10 days
6. Gaillardias start flowering in ……………… to ………………days after seed sowing.
Ans: 90; 100
B. Multiple Choice Questions
1. Seed sowing in gaillardia during summer season is done in………………
(a) October–November
(b) February–March
(c) June–July
(d) any month
Ans: (b)
2. Gaillardia is generally propagated through ………………
(a) seed
(b) roots
(c) cutting
(d) bulb
Ans: (a)
3. Gaillardia is native to ………………
(a) Japan
(b) Korea
(c) China
(d) Central United States
Ans: (d)
4. Blanket flower is harvested when they are ………………(a) fully open
(b) half open
(c) at bud stage
(d) showing flower colour
Ans: (a)
5. The colour of Gaillardia var. ‘The Bride’ flower is ………………
(a) red
(b) yellow
(c) cream-white
(d) orange-yellow
Ans: (c)
C. Subjective Questions
1. Discuss the climatic requirements for the cultivation of Gaillardia.
Ans: Gaillardia prefers warm climate with full sunlight. It grows well under dry and moderate conditions and tolerates drought.
2. Write about the important varieties of gaillardia.
Ans: Important varieties of gaillardia include Copper Beauty, Wine Red, Burgundy, and Baby Cole.
3. Write about the planting of gaillardia.
Ans: Gaillardia seedlings are transplanted to the main field at properspacing on well-prepared beds during suitable season.
4. How is Gaillardia propagated?
Ans: Gaillardia is propagated mainly by seeds sown directly in the fieldor raised in nursery beds and transplanted later.
5. Describe the methods of bed preparation for planting gaillardia.
Ans: Beds are prepared by ploughing, leveling, and incorporation of organic manure. Proper drainage is ensured before planting.
6. How are the flowers of Gaillardia harvested?
Ans: Flowers are harvested when they are fully open for decorative andloose flower purposes.
7. What are the different insect-pests of gaillardia and how are theycontrolled?
Ans: Aphids and caterpillars are common pests. They are controlled byproper sanitation and recommended insecticide application.
D. Match the Columns
1. Copper Beauty — (d) orange yellow
Ans: (d)
2. Wine red — (c) Burgundy
Ans: (c)
3. Survive up to pH range — (b) 8.5
Ans: (b)
4. Baby Cole — (a) red flowers, yellow margin
Ans: (a)
