| Crop Detail Jasmine is known as the national flower of Pakistan it is pronounced as chambeli (Urdu) or yasmin (GIFT FROM GOD) via Arabic or it is locally called Motia, Jasmine sambac is a bushy vine or scrambling shrub with shiny dark green leaves and fragrant little white flowers. Originating in the foot hills of the Himalayas and Ganges plains, the plant was cultivated and brought to India, China, the Middle East and other regions. From there, it spread into France, Italy and the Mediterranean, and eventually it was introduced to the rest of Western Europe and Britain. Today, jasmine is grown and cultivated all over the world in its many varieties. Since jasmine has been cultivated all over the world for its flowers and scent, there are different varieties, and each type of jasmine is associated with different meanings. In Pakistan, Jasmine is a very common plant and one can find it in any garden. Because of its attractive scent, the white jasmine symbolizes attachment and represents amiability and modesty; therefore, Jasmine was named the national flower of Pakistan. |
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| Major/Minor | Major |
|---|---|
| Temporary/Permanent | Temporary |
| Category | Agriculture Extension |
| Type | Ornamentals |
| Climate | Tropical |
| Water Method | Irrigated |
| Duration | Perennial |
| Economic Type | Cash Crop |
| Growing Season | Kharif / Rainy / Monsoon Crops |
Managements
Fertilizer
Land Preparation
Sowing Method
Sowing Time
Row - Row Distance
Plant - Plant Distance
Irrigation
Harvesting
Thrashing
Pruning
Cutting
Spraying
Climate
Storage
Marketing
Rouging
Inter Cropping
Seed Soaking
Pests, Weeds, Diseases & Disorders
Weeds
Nutrient
Sucking Pests
Chewing and Biting Pests
Nematodes
Fungal Diseases
Seed Varieties
| Name | Seed Rate |
|---|---|
| JASMINUM OFFICINAL (COMMON JASMINE) | Viable plants are planted one in each pit. |
| JASMINUM SAMBAC (ARABIAN JASMINE) | Viable plants are planted one in each pit. |