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Rose

Gulabi / Rose

Classic ornamental with edible petals. Needs airflow and careful watering to avoid black spot.

HerbmediumperennialCool seasonWet season
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Planting calendar

Month-by-month sowing suitability (northern-hemisphere reference — the app shifts calendars for your latitude). Best months to sow: Sep–Mar.

PerennialRose is perennial — plant or establish once; ongoing care matters more than a single sowing month.
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Rose monthly sowing suitability
MonthSuitability
JanuaryBest
FebruaryBest
MarchBest
AprilGood
MayGood
JuneGood
JulyGood
AugustGood
SeptemberBest
OctoberBest
NovemberBest
DecemberBest
Growing requirements
Sun
6–7 hours direct light
Water
Medium
Shade tolerance
Medium
Container
30L (18 inch grow bag)
Soil depth
30 cm
Support
None
First harvest
150 days from sowing
Lifecycle
1825 days
Timeline

Germination: about 21 days.

Flowering begins: around day 35.

First harvest: around day 150.

Harvest window: roughly 45 days.

Terrace notes for Rose

Choose disease-resistant varieties. Morning sun and neem sprays help on terraces.

Care tips

  • Water when the top inch of soil dries.
  • Harvest regularly to encourage new growth.
Common pests
  • Aphids
  • Whitefly
Common diseases
  • Leaf spot
  • Powdery mildew

Traits

  • Year-round

Questions about growing Rose

Can I grow Rose or Gulabi / Rose in a balcony or terrace?

Yes, Rose can be grown in a balcony or terrace if you can provide 6-7 hours of direct light and a container around 30L.

Which month is best to sow Rose?

The best sowing months for Rose are Sep–Mar. Check the monthly calendar on this page before sowing outside that window.

What size pot or grow bag does Rose need?

Rose works best in a container around 30L with at least 30 cm of soil depth and reliable drainage.

How many days does Rose take to harvest?

Rose usually reaches first harvest in about 150 days from sowing, with a harvest window of roughly 45 days.

What are common pests and diseases for Rose?

Watch for Aphids, Whitefly and Leaf spot, Powdery mildew. Start checks early and improve airflow if leaves stay wet.

Plan Rose on your terrace

Track Rose in Grow for location-aware sowing windows, care tasks and inventory tracking.

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