🌷 Classification of Horticultural Crops
Classification of Horticultural Crops.
Classification makes horticulture easier to study by grouping crops according to climate, plant part used, growth habit, and utility for farm planning and management.
Classification Based on Climate
| Category | Temperature Range | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Tropical Fruits | 25-35 degree C | Mango, Banana, Papaya, Pineapple, Guava |
| Subtropical Fruits | 15-25 degree C | Citrus, Pomegranate, Fig, Litchi |
| Temperate Fruits | 5-15 degree C | Apple, Pear, Peach, Plum, Cherry |
Classification of Vegetable Crops
Vegetables are classified based on the edible part used:
- Root vegetables: Carrot, Radish, Beetroot, Turnip, Sweet Potato
- Stem vegetables: Potato (tuber), Onion (bulb), Garlic (bulb)
- Leaf vegetables: Spinach, Amaranthus, Lettuce, Cabbage
- Flower vegetables: Cauliflower, Broccoli, Artichoke
- Fruit vegetables: Tomato, Brinjal, Okra, Capsicum, Cucumber
- Seed/Pod vegetables: Peas, Beans, Cowpea
Classification of Ornamental Crops
Ornamental plants are grouped by their growth habit:
- Trees: Gulmohar, Jacaranda, Cassia, Bauhinia
- Shrubs: Hibiscus, Bougainvillea, Ixora, Duranta
- Climbers: Jasmine, Allamanda, Thunbergia
- Annuals: Marigold, Zinnia, Petunia, Cosmos
- Bulbous plants: Gladiolus, Tuberose, Lily, Dahlia
- Cacti and Succulents: Aloe, Agave, Euphorbia
Classification of Spice Crops
| Type | Examples |
|---|---|
| Seed spices | Coriander, Cumin, Fenugreek, Fennel |
| Rhizome spices | Turmeric, Ginger |
| Bark spices | Cinnamon |
| Fruit spices | Black Pepper, Cardamom, Chilli |
| Bulb spices | Garlic, Onion |
Classification of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants
- Medicinal plants: Ashwagandha, Tulsi, Aloe Vera, Senna, Isabgol
- Aromatic plants: Lemongrass, Citronella, Palmarosa, Mentha, Geranium
Summary Cheat Sheet
| Basis | Main Groups |
|---|---|
| Climate | Tropical, Subtropical, Temperate |
| Vegetable classification | Root, Stem, Leaf, Flower, Fruit, Seed/Pod |
| Ornamentals | Trees, Shrubs, Climbers, Annuals, Bulbous, Succulents |
| Spices | Seed, Rhizome, Bark, Fruit, Bulb |
| Special-use plants | Medicinal and Aromatic groups |
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