HORTICULTURE SCIENCE
FLORICULTURE
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Question
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The climatic conditions that are needed for carnations to be grown successfully as a cut flower include
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low light intensity, mild climate requiring minimal amount of protection, uniform temperature and day length
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high light intesity, mild climate requiring minimal amount of protection, uniform temperature and day length
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high light intensity, mild climate requiring minimal amount of protection, and cold nights and hot days
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low light intensity, mild climate requiring minimal amount of protection and short days
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Carnations prefer full sun, and a well-draining, fertile soil that’s slightly alkaline, with a pH around 6.7 to thrive. Choose a planting site that receives at six hours of sunlight per day.
Detailed explanation-2: -Shipping and storage temperatures should be 34 – 38° F / 1 – 3° C. with a relative humidity of 75 – 85%. Dry storage is best, but only if temperatures are maintained between 34 – 38° F / 1 – 3° C.
Detailed explanation-3: -About 21500 Lux is considered to be the minimum natural light intensity required for adequate photosynthesis of carnations.
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