Performance of Amaranthus (Amaranthus spp.) genotypes under different organic growing media in shade net condition

Abstract

The present study evaluated the performance of Amaranthus (Amaranthus spp.) genotypes under different organic growing media was carried out in 2024-2025 during the Rabi season at College of Horticulture, Dr. B.S.K.K.V., Dapoli. The experiment consisted of three Amaranthus genotypes and four organic growing media arranged in a factorial randomized block design with three replications. Growth and yield parameters such as days required for germination, plant height, number of leaves, leaf length, number of harvest cycles and yield were recorded. The treatment combination T7 (Nigdi + soil + vermicompost @ 10 t ha-1) recorded superior performance for most growth and yield attributes and remained at par with T5 (Nigdi Local + soil + FYM @ 10 t ha-1). Vermicompost application improved soil physical and nutritional conditions, which resulted in higher yield, enhanced growth and early harvest. However, genotypic differences played a significant role in determining overall performance under shade net conditions.