(a) Propagation: 

Carnation (D.caryophyllus) for cut flower is multiplied through cuttings. There are annual carnations that are multiplied by seeds. These annual carnations are suitable as potted ornamental plants. D.chinensis and D. barbatus are multiplied through seeds. 

(b) Planting time: 

Planting can be done in different spacing. Normally, 30-45 plants per m2 are considered to be ideal. The different spacing followed based on branching habit of the plant is 15 x 8cm, 15 x 10cm, 15 x 15cm and 15 x 20cm. In case information is lacking about the plant habit 15 x 20cm spacing can be conveniently followed. Alternate planting in adjacent rows is beneficial in terms of reduced incidence of disease. 

(c) Nutrition:

 For the first three weeks after planting, plant does not require any fertilizer. Nitrogen, Phosphorous and Potash is 30:20:30 gm per m2 per year. A basal dose of 20:20:10gm/ m2 is given at the time of planting. Remaining fertilizer is applied in equally distributed dosage over. 

(d) Pinching: 

When the plant attains six nodes, the first pinch is given. This is referred as ‘single pinch’. This would give rise to six laterals In a ‘one and half pinch’; 2-3 of these lateral shoots are pinched again. For the ‘double pinch’, all the lateral shoots are pinched off. Ideal time for pinching is morning.