Help with Orchid cultivation.

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nandini6

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Hi,
My name is Nandini M and i live in Bangalore. I want to cultivate Dendrobium Orchids in a small scale. I wanted to know whether the Bangalore climate is feasible for the growth of export quality Orchids. I would also like the name and number of someone who can help me with the setting up and functioning of an Orchid farm.
Thanks. Looking forward to a speedy reply.
 

Orchid cultivation

Check with these organizations/ company:

University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore
Indian Institute of Horticultural Research , Bangalore
Orchid House (manufacturers of all kinds of orchid flowers)No. 1, Central Excise Lay Out, 4th Cross, 8th Main, Vijaya Nager, Bangalore - 560 040, Phone +(91)-(80)-23385767

Regds
 

Hii,
Under controlled condition the orchids can be grown in specially designed orchidaria or orchid houses, running North and South and made from materials like split bamboo, glass, shadenets, etc. A central tank filled with water or by using artificial fogging nozzles helps in increasing humidity .However, it must be clear that all types of orchids cannot be grown under one roof. While tropical orchid enjoy humid, warm atmosphere and burst into activity during rainy season, temperate orchid should be growing in cool houses. Orchids dislike sudden change in temperature, however a difference of 10 C - 20 C between day and night temperature is beneficial. The best suitable range is 18 C to 30 C, proper ventilation is must to provide fresh air and also helps in reducing the temperature.

You can cultivate dendrobiums in bangalore.

A few hybrid evolved for cut flower production on commercial scale are:
Dendrobium - `Pompadour'.
Dendrobium - `Walter Oume'.
Dendrobium - `Tomie'.
Dendrobium - `Spell Bound'.
Dendrobium - `Ceasar'.

You can also contact Department of horticulture, GKVK, Bangalore for further details .

Regards
Ashwini
 

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