Effect of integrated nutrient management, yield and quality of cabbage (Brassica oleracea L. var. capitata) in Bilkishganj M.P. region

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 and 2024-25. Results indicated that yield and yield contributing components of cabbage the highest poold plant height(100% RDF Inorganic Fertilizer with 45 X 45 CM spacing48.38 cm), highest poold plant spread was observed in 50% RDF Inorganic Fertilizer + 50% Organic (Vermicompost) with 45 X 30 CM spacing75.17cm, highest poold number of open leaves% RDF Inorganic Fertilizer + 50% Organic (Vermicompost) with 45 X 45 CM spacing20.37, highest poold leafarea50% RDF Inorganic Fertilizer + 50% Organic (Vermicompost) with 45 X 45 CM spacing1659.35, maximum poold thickness of main stem25% RDF Inorganic Fertilizer + 75% Organic (Vermicompost) with 45 X 45 CM spacing 45.44, highest poold days taken to head initiation with F2S1 72.57, The highest poold days taken to head maturity 16.59, highest poold head diameter 38.24, highest poold head size 15.59, highest poold gross head weight (kg/head) 3.58, highest poold net head weight (kg/head) 3.34, highest poold yield (kg/plant) 3.06.