Effect of integrated nutrient management, yield and quality of cabbage (Brassica oleracea L. var. capitata)

Abstract

In the diversified farming system, integrated nutrient management under different crop geometry along with growth regulators is the most appropriate approach to solve various issues related to productivity, quality as well as sustainability in efficient and economical way. Cabbage is well known for its nutritive and health benefits. A field experiments were conducted to study the effect of vermicompost, inorganic fertilizers and growth retardant (cycocel) with different spacing on cabbage carried out in factorial randomized block design at Agriculture Farm and Department of Horticulture, Mansarovar Global University Sehore (Madhya Pradesh) India during the two year 2023-24. Results indicated that yield and yield contributing components of cabbage the highest plant height (75% RDF Inorganic Fertilizer + 25% Organic (Vermicompost) with 45 X 45 CM spacing 48.64 cm), highest plant spread was observed in 75% RDF Inorganic Fertilizer + 25% Organic (Vermicompost) with 45 X 45 CM spacing 76.26 cm, highest number of open leaves 100% RDF Inorganic Fertilizer (120:80:60 NPK kg/ha) with 45 X 45 CM spacing 20.93, highest leaf area 50% RDF Inorganic Fertilizer + 50% Organic (Vermicompost) with 45 X 45 CM spacing 1724.45, maximum thickness of main stem 75% RDF Inorganic Fertilizer + 25% Organic (Vermicompost) with 45 X 45 CM spacing 45.43, highest days taken to head initiation with F2S1 72.82, The highest days taken to head maturity 16.45, highest head diameter 37.80, highest head size 15.52, highest gross head weight (kg/head) 3.51, highest net head weight (kg/head) 3.31, highest yield (kg/plant) 3.17.