Growth, yield and quality of tulsi (Ocimum sanctum L.) as influenced by organic manures

Abstract

A field experiment was conducted at College of Agriculture, Raichur during 2021 and 2022 to assess the growth, yield and quality of tulsi (Ocimum sanctum L.) as influenced by organic manures. The experiment was laid out in a factorial randomized completely block design with four replications. The results of the study inferred that variety Rama tulsi showed better performance concerning growth and yield attributes. While, the variety Krishna tulsi was found inferior. 100 percent recommended nitrogen applied through vermicompost performed better when compared to other organic treatments. Rama tulsi in combination with100 percent recommended nitrogen applied through vermicompost increased the plant height (88.26 cm), leaf area (7304.50 cm2/plant), leaf area index (2.73), fresh herb weight per plant (574.22 g), dry herb weight per plant (189.56 g), fresh herb yield (14.92 t ha-1), dry herb yield (6.44 t ha-1). Therefore, 100 percent recommended nitrogen applied through vermicompost found beneficial for higher growth and yield in tulsi varieties.