“We have had a higher number of warmer days than last year, which may result in early flush in some cases, though the period between January 20 and 30 will play a key role," Praveen Sharma, president, Indian Society of Floriculture Professionals (ISFP), said. “Apart from the temperatures, it is the cloudy climate which slows the growth of flowers."
"So if there is a possibility of early flush due to warm days, there is also a cloudy climate to rescue them from early flush. The morning fog is also helping those who feared early flush. In the month of December 2015, we had 23 days which were warmer by 2-6 degree Celsius, compared with the same period in December 2014,” he said.
Usually, flower growers from Talegaon expect to export nearly 10 million stems in the Valentine’s day season. The majority of growers in the region are depending on red roses, which comprise almost 70% of the roses grown in the area. A popular variety among the red roses is called ‘Top Secret’, a variety bred by a French breeder called Meilland from Leon, southern France. This variety is in great demand among florists, due to its bigger buds and long stems. The second most popular variety is Bordeaux, bred by Korde in Germany; this variety too is popular and known for its very good vase life.
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