In order to have better growth and excellent yield of Gerbera flowers, field/soil should be incorporated with plenty of organic manure and other major, minor nutrients. Following is the manures and fertilization schedule in Gerbera cultivation.
Apply 8 to 9 kg of Farm Yard Manure (FYM)/square meter. Apply NPK in 12:15:20 grams/square meter during first three months after plantation. Apply NPK in 15:10:30 grams /square/month from fourth month when flowering starts, apply in two split doses @ 2 weeks interval.
Apply micro-nutrients: Spray calcium, boron, copper & magnesium @ 0.15 percent, which is 1.5 grams/liter of water once in 4 weeks gives excellent quality Gerbera flowers.
