Economic analysis on different varieties of tuberose as affected by different spacing on growth, yield and quality

Abstract

The present investigation was carried out to ascertain performance of tuberose (Polianthes tuberosa L.) with different spacing during March, 2021 to January, 2022 at College Farm, College of Horticulture, S. D. Agricultural University, Jagudan, Dist. Mehsana, Gujarat. Experiment was comprised of two factors viz. three spacings i.e. 30 cm x 30 cm (s1), 45 cm x 20 cm (s2) and 45 cm x 30 cm (s3) and five varieties Arka Prajwal (v1), Phule Rajani (v2), Shringar (v3), Mexican Single (v4) and Arka Nirantara(v5). Total 15 treatments were evaluated in present investigation viz., T1:30 cm x 30 cm + Arka Prajwal, T2: 30 cm x 30 cm + Phule Rajani, T3: 30 cm x 30 cm + Shringar, T4: 30 cm x 30 cm + Mexican Single, T5: 30 cm x 30 cm + Arka Nirantara, T6: 45 cm x 20 cm + Arka Prajwal, T7: 45 cm x 20 cm + Phule Rajani, T8: 45 cm x 20 cm + Shringar, T9: 45 cm x 20 cm + Mexican Single, T10: 45 cm x 20 cm + Arka Nirantara, T11: 45 cm x 30 cm + Arka Prajwal, T12: 45 cm x 30 cm + Phule Rajani, T13: 45 cm x 30 cm + Shringar, T14: 45 cm x 30 cm + Mexican Single and T15: 45 cm x 30 cm + Arka Nirantara. Treatments were evaluated with respect to growth, yield and quality parameters of tuberose. Among various treatments, the highest benefit cost ration and net realization obtained with treatment T6: 45 cm x 20 cm + Arka Prajwal.