Nutritional and economic studies in chrysanthemum CV. PDKV ragini

Abstract

A field investigation entitled nutritional and economic studies in chrysanthemum cv. PDKV Ragini was carried out during the two successive years, 2014-15 and 2015-16 at Floriculture Unit, Department of Horticulture, Dr. PDKV, Akola. In which significantly maximum blooming period, longevity of intact flower, flower yield ha-1, weight of flower, vase life of flower, length and diameter of peduncle of flower were recorded with the application of biofertilizers and 50% RDF (150:100:100 kg ha-1 of NPK) + 10 t ha-1 VC (50% N through VC). Also the similar treatment resulted in maximum economic returns i.e. higher B:C ratio.