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SANDERSONIA AURANTIACA: A NEW CROP WITH ECONOMIC POTENTIAL
Article number
430_115
Pages
727 – 730
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Abstract
This paper discusses the growing conditions under which Sandersonia aurantiaca is produced commercially in New Zealand, and seeks to impress on readers, that conditions can be successfully adapted in other temperate climate countries.
The market for Sandersonia is currently largely untapped, but potentially huge, extending from just tuber and cut-flower production, to the garden plant and pot-plant markets. 1994 export figures show Sandersonia as New Zealand’s second largest export flower crop after orchids.
Sandersonia, or the "Golden Lily of the Valley" was discovered in South Africa by John Sanderson in 1851. To have commercial success as a cut-flower, stems need to be harvested at an optimum 60–70cm long, and cultivation requirements include (1) a temperate climate (2) tuber size of 7–15gms, (3) light-medium soils, rich in organic matter and low-lime, (4) moisture as required, (5) 30% artificial shade, (6) flower support, (7) a constant spray schedule and (8) nutrient sachets for flower exports.
The market for Sandersonia is currently largely untapped, but potentially huge, extending from just tuber and cut-flower production, to the garden plant and pot-plant markets. 1994 export figures show Sandersonia as New Zealand’s second largest export flower crop after orchids.
Sandersonia, or the "Golden Lily of the Valley" was discovered in South Africa by John Sanderson in 1851. To have commercial success as a cut-flower, stems need to be harvested at an optimum 60–70cm long, and cultivation requirements include (1) a temperate climate (2) tuber size of 7–15gms, (3) light-medium soils, rich in organic matter and low-lime, (4) moisture as required, (5) 30% artificial shade, (6) flower support, (7) a constant spray schedule and (8) nutrient sachets for flower exports.
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Authors
W.F. Doreen
Keywords
Sandersonia, aurantiaca, cut-flowers
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