Standardize the ideal dose of different organic sources in growth and yield of Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum) cv. Krishna

Abstract

The maximum vegetative growth viz., plant height, plant spread, Number of branches, fresh herbage yield, dry herbage yield with the application of FYM (10 t/ha) and pressmud (10t/h). Among the various organic sources applied FYM (10 t/ha) performed better in increasing fresh and dry herbs yield and quality. From over all experimental results, it is concluded that higher observation can be obtained from higher dry herbs yield of Tulsi with the application of FYM (10 t/ha).The present finding gained significance particularly in the present context i.e. increasing awareness of farmers for use of various organic manures doses for increasing yield of important medicinal plants (Tulsi and others). There is further need to workout the efficacy of various organic manures (organic farming) and use of boi-fertilizers for improving quality of processed products of Tulsi in order to maintain the quality value (Eugenol & Linalool) in international market.