Vol. 11, Issue 3 (2022)

Author(s):
Shivani Sadanand and Urfi Fatmi

Abstract:
The experiment on the effects of different combinations of organic and inorganic fertilizers on growth, quality and yield of red cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata f. rubra) was carried out in the research farm of Department of Horticulture, Naini Agricultural Institute, SHUATS, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India. The experiment was carried out during Rabi season of 2019- 2020 in Randomized Block Design with three replications. The variety used was Red Jewel. The results shown that the highest growth parameters were obtained by treatment T0 (Control 100% Nitrogen through Inorganic fertilizer) at plant height 33.6 cm, number of leaves 36 and plant spread 55.7 cm, whereas treatment T5 (50% Nutrient through inorganic fertilizer + 50% through vermi-compost) was found best in respect to yield and quality parameters via, {maximum head diameter (26.32 cm), head size (32.86 cm), gross head weight (1470.2 g), net head weight (988.7 g), highest Vitamin C (59.8 mg/100g) and TSS (5.49 ºBrix)} followed by treatment T4 (50% Nitrogen through inorganic fertilizer + 50% through FYM). Treatment T4 also gave best net return (₹ 3, 03,779/ha) with B: C ratio (4.07:2). The study revealed that, treatment T5 and T4 provides high benefits in respect to yield and quality parameters to the farmers through easy cultivation. Therefore, T5 and T4 could be good option farmers for the cultivation in Prayagraj agro-climatic condition.