Propagation

• Gladiolus is propagated by corms and cormels.
• They resemble a large onion.
• Size of the corm markedly influences the growth and flowering of gladiolus.
• Medium and large sized corms are preferred for planting, as small corms produce only small flower spikes.

Land Preparation

• Gladiolus can be planted in beds and trenches.
• The land is ploughed two or three times and FYM @ 25 t ha-1 is applied and mixed well with the soil.
• Ridges are made 20 cm apart.

Planting

• The corms are planted at a distance of 30 cm and at 5 cm depth.
• About one lakh plants can be accomodated in a hectare.
• Top dress the crop with 50 kg N, 45 days after planting and earth up.
• Best season for planting is September-November.