Organic Geranium
Geranium is a genus of 422 species of flowering annual, biennial and perennial herbs in the family geraniaceae that are commonly known as the cranesbills. Leaves are palmately cleft and broadly circular in form, flowers have five petals and come in different colours; it is often used as an ornamental plant and all overall health boosters
Send EnquiryChemical composition:
| Composition | Uses |
|---|---|
| Citronellol | Used in perfumes, insect repellents, mosquito repellent and as a mite attractant. |
| Geraniol | Used as additive to foods, cosmetics for its flavour, insect repellent, anti-bacterial and antiinflammatory. |
| Linalool | Used in cleaning agents such as soaps, detergents, shampoos and lotions. |
| Citronellylformate | Used in essential oils and its fragrance. |
| P- menthone | Used in flavouring, perfumes and cosmetics. |
Geraniumbourbonvipolli
It is commercially grown for its essential oil and ornamental purposes, has a copious grey green stem that darken and gets harden with age. Flowers are small and grouped together in dense clusters and are rose-violet colored with darker stripes. The plant has a wide range of medicinal uses.
Cultivation
Soil&climate:
It can be cultivated under various climatic conditions but it
thrives best in well drained soils rich in organic matter. The
crop flourishes in mild climate with low humidity; it is found
growing successfully from an altitude of 1000-2100 meter.
Land preparation:
Thoroughly plough the field to fine tilth stage to get
better pulverization of the soil. Land should have gentle
slope and proper shelter to survive from heavy winds.
Propagation and planting: It can be easily propagated
through stem/ plant cuttings in spring and autumn. In 1 acre
field 15,000 stems are planted at the spacing of 18 x 24
inches.
Management:
It can be cultivated under various climatic conditions but it
thrives best in well drained soils rich in organic matter. The
crop flourishes in mild climate with low humidity; it is found
growing successfully from an altitude of 1000-2100 meter.
Harvesting
Geranium is harvested after 6 months of planting, when there is sparse flowering, leaves start turning light green and exhibit a change from lemon like odour to that ofrose. Sharp sickle is used to minimize less damage to the plant whileharvesting.
