Impact of fertigation on growth, yield and economic returns in rose scented geranium (Pelargonium graveolens L.)

Abstract

A field experiment was conducted to determine the optimal fertigation in rose scented geranium during Rabi season of 2023-24. Experiment comprised of 6 fertigation level (50, 75, 100, 125, 150% of RDF and conventional method of fertilizer application). Experiment had a RCBD design, with five replications. Fertigation at 100% of RDF (T2) resulted in significantly higher fresh herbage yield (22.58 and 18.31 t/ha) and essential oil yield (27.09 and 20.14 kg/ha), net return (Rs 1,46,524.10 and Rs 1,17,333.00) and return per rupee of expenditure (2.32 and 2.58) at main crop and first ratoon crop, respectively than other treatment.