Carnation

Most important operation in Carnation- Pinching

• It's a very important operation in carnation and should be done on proper time to get good quality flowers in first flush.
• Pinching is done three weeks after plantation.
• Number of flowers in first flush totally depend upon on which internode you pinch the plant.
• It should be done in morning time as the plant has turgidity and can be done easily.
• After pinching spray of fungicide avoid any fungal infection to the plant as we make injury to the plant while pinching.

Carnation is a species of Dianthus. It is a herbaceous perennial plant growing to 80 cm tall. The flowers are produced singly or up to five together.Carnations require well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soil, and full sun.