Effect of different growing media on yield parameter of Aloe Vera (Aloe barbadensis) in Durg district of Chhattisgarh.

Abstract

An experiment was conducted during 2024–2025 at the Shade Net House, Horticulture Farm, Department of Plantation, Spices, Medicinal and Aromatic Crops, College of Horticulture and Research Station, Sankara-Patan, Durg (Chhattisgarh), to evaluate the effect of growing media on the yield of Aloe Vera (Aloe barbadensis Mill.). Among the treatments, T1 (Vermicompost + Sand + Soil) exhibited superior performance across most yield parameters at 180 DAP. Plants in T1 achieved the highest number of leaves plant-1 (7.20), breadth of leaves (4.66 cm), thickness of leaves (1.05 cm), leaf weight per plant (533.03 g), gel yield/leaf (28.08 g), gel yield/ plant (0.186 kg). In contrast, T0 control (Sand + Soil) consistently showed the lowest values indicating poor yield performance. Statistical analysis revealed significant differences among treatments for most parameters at 120 and 180 DAP, except for Sucker height which were non-significant (NS). Overall, Vermicompost-based medium (T1) promoted optimal leaf development and Gel yield in Aloe vera. These findings highlight the potential of T1 as an efficient medium for commercial cultivation under controlled environments.