Government subsidy for Green houses.

Greenhouses have proved useful for growing flowers, vegetables and other delicate plants throughout the year. Most of the flowers and vegetables are seasonal and can be grown in a particular season if grown in the open fields. Therefore their production is restricted. But if they are grown in the green houses, their production can be increased and quality can be improved. Because temperature, light and humidity are controlled in the green house an artificial conditions suitable for growing the flowers and vegetables are created. The construction of green houses is costly and capital intensive. Therefore, the Government of Maharashtra has been giving subsidy for this purpose. According to environmental control inside the green house, they are classified in three groups.

1. Without control of environment (less cost) G.H.1.
2. Partial control of environment (medium cost) G.H.2.
3. Fully controlled environment (high cost) G.H.3.

Cost of green house and amount of subsidy for first two types is given below:

Individual farmers, Agricultural University farms, farms of NGOs, Central Government farms and farms of Trusts are eligible for the subsidies. Ultra violet rays stabilising is an important component of green houses. Film of 200 micron thickness is needed for the green houses. One kg.such film is sufficient for an area of 5.30 sq.m. The film can be obtained from the regional offices of IPCL Company.

Anthuriums

Anthuriums are perennial tropical herbaceous plants of great beauty, cultivated either for their colourful spathe (a modified leaf) just below the flower or for their unusually attractive foliage. The genus Anthurium belongs to the family Araceae. Anthurium flowers are very popular in flower arrangements for their bold long lasting qualities when cut.

The anthurium produces flowers throughout the year. A single flower emerges from each leaf axil. The Netherlands is the leading anthurium producer and the exporting country in the world.

Anthurium hybrids are tropical shade loving plants. It grows well between 18⁰C and 28⁰C with 70 to 80 % relative humidity. Light intensity is very critical for the crop. It should be grown under 70 to 75% shade net/cloth. Plants require well-aerated medium with good water retention capacity. However, good drainage is also essential and important. In many countries, coir is used as the main growing medium. However, other organic material such as sugarcane bagasse, groundnut shells, peat, coffee waste and wood savings can be used.

Tissue cultured plant is used for propagation, particularly for new cultivars. Vegetative propagation is also in use. Water must be chloride free. Most serious disease of anthurium is bacterial blight. Chemical control is difficult and therefore, strict sanitary measures must be followed. Infected plants must be removed immediately and burnt. Methomyl may be used to control caterpillars, and thrips and dicofol for red spider mites.

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