Studies on soil nutrient status and their relationship with chemical properties of soil under turmeric growing areas of Basmat Tahsil of Hingoli district

Abstract

An investigation was carried out to access the soil nutrient status and their relationship with chemical properties of soil at two stages viz. pre sowing and senescence stage under Turmeric growing areas of Basmat Tahsil of Hingoli District during the period 2019-20. It was observed that the pH of the soil was normal to slightly alkaline in nature. Electrical conductivity of the soil was in safe limit of the crop growth. Organic carbon status was low to medium, calcium carbonate was non- calcareous to calcareous in nature. Low nitrogen, low to medium phosphorus and high potassium were observed in these soil. Correlation study showed that, there was positive relationship of organic carbon with other available nutrients at both pre sowing and senescence stage.