Growth and yield of fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.) as influenced by planting method and irrigation

Abstract

A field experiment entitled “Effect of different planting methods & irrigation levels on the growth and yield of fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.)” was conducted during rabi season of 2017-18 at experimental field, Guru Kashi University, Talwandi Sabo (Punjab). The experiment was laid out in split plot design with four planting methods (Ridge planting, bed planting (67 cm), bed planting (90 cm) and flat planting) in main plots and two irrigation levels (2 irrigations at 45 and 90 days after sowing (DAS) and 4 irrigations at 30, 60, 90 and 120 DAS) in sub plots replicated thrice. The results indicated that bed planting (67 cm) and 4 irrigations at 30, 60, 90 and 120 DAS proved to be significant over other treatments as it registered maximum growth as well as yield characters. Highest plant height, number of branches, number of pods per plant, number of seeds per pod, pod length, seed yield, straw yield, biological yield and harvest index were found in bed planting (67 cm) and 4 irrigations at 30, 60, 90 and 120 DAS. Thus, it can be concluded that sowing of fenugreek on bed planting (67 cm) and 4 irrigations at 30, 60, 90 and 120 DAS were found more effective than rest of the treatments.