Crossandra (Kanakambaram) Seeds

Product Description

• Germination Time: 7-14 days
• Sunlight Requirement: 6-8 hours per day, in full sun
• Ideal Climate for Sowing: All season crop; can be grown in summer, rainy season (avoid extreme winter)
• Plant Height: 1-3 feet
• Organic Fertilizer Requirement: 1-2 cups of decomposed cow dung or vermicompost, or 1 tablespoon of bone meal (optional) per plant per week
• Life Span: 6-8 months
• Ideal Growing Temperature: 24-35°C
• Harvesting Time: 75-80 days after sowing
• Maintenance Required: Moderate
• Ideal Grow Bag Size: 12x12 grow bag, 12x24 grow bag, 24x24x12 rectangular grow bag, 36x24x12 grow bed
• Number of Seeds: 100+

Specifications of Crossandra Seeds

Crossandra, commonly known as Kanakambaram, is a flowering plant prized for its vibrant blooms. They can be grown easily, cheaply, and healthily. Larger varieties thrive in open ground areas, while smaller varieties can be grown in grow bags, pots, or hanging baskets. Avoid planting them too close to prevent fungal attacks.

Benefits / Uses of Crossandra

• Rich in essential nutrients
• Attractive, long-lasting blooms ideal for gardens and ornamental use
• Open-pollinated seeds allow for reuse from harvested plants

Planting and Care for Crossandra

• Sowing Crossandra Seeds: Sow seeds in moist soil inside a grow bag, planting them 1/4 inch deep. Pre-soaking seeds in warm water overnight can speed up germination.
• Growing Crossandra: Requires a warm climate and adequate moisture. Keep the soil moist but not waterlogged. Avoid overwatering to prevent cracked fruit and corky spots on leaves. Ensure good soil aeration and avoid exposure to direct sunlight until germination.
• Harvesting Crossandra: Early-season blooms take 50-60 days, mid-season blooms take 60-80 days, and late-season blooms take 80 or more days.

Precautions While Growing Crossandra

• Use loam, sticky soil with a pH level of 5.5 to 7.0.
• Handle pests and diseases with appropriate pesticides and fungicides.
• Maintain good drainage, light, and aeration. Use artificial light if necessary, keeping seedlings 2 to 4 inches below fluorescent lamps to avoid weak growth.
• Control humidity, clean old plant debris, remove weeds, and use overhead watering to prevent diseases.

Common Problems and Solutions

• Susceptibility to pests and diseases similar to tomatoes.
• Yellowing or purple leaves may indicate nutrient deficiencies.
• Control problems with proper fertilization, crop rotation, and natural fungicides like baking soda and compost tea.

Other Names

• Botanical Name: Crossandra infundibuliformis
• Tamil: கனகாம்பரம் (Kanakāmbaraṁ)
• Malayalam: കനകാംബരം (Kanakāmbaram)
• Kannada: ಕನಕಾಂಬರ (Kanakāmbara)
• Telugu: కనకాంబర (Kanakāmbaram)
• Marathi: कणकांबर (Kanakāmbara)
• Hindi: कनकाम्बर (Kanakāmbar)
• Bengali: কনকাম্বর (Kanakāmbar)

No. of Crossandra Seeds in a Packet

• 100+ seeds