Response of integrated nutrient management on Chilli (Capsicum annum L.) under South Western Rajasthan

Abstract

A field experiment was conducted at Research Farm of Mewar University, Chittorgarh (Rajasthan) during rabi season, 2024-25 on loamy sand soil, which consisted nine treatments viz., T0: Control, T1: 100% RDF through chemical fertilizers, T2: 100% RDF + Vermicompost,T3: 100% RDF + Poultry manure, T4: 75% RDF + 25% FYM, T5: 75% RDF + 25% Vermicompost, T6: 75% RDF + 25% Poultry manure, T7: 75% RDF + 25% Poultry manure + Vermicompost, T8: 75% RDF + FYM + Vermicompost randomized block design (RBD). The Chilli variety “Arka Harita ” was used for experiment. Results clearly showed that growth parameters viz., plant height (cm) and number of branches/plant significantly higher recorded under T7: 75% RDF + 25% Poultry manure + Vermicompost over control and remained at par with T8: 75% RDF + FYM + Vermicompost. Similarly, maximum yield parameters viz. fruit length and yield/ha also recorded under T7: 75% RDF + 25% Poultry manure + Vermicompost and remained at par with T8: 75% RDF + FYM + Vermicompost and superior to rest of the treatments.