Vol. 11, Issue 9 (2022)

Author(s):
Kudichetty Sai Teja, G Thanuja Sivaram, KM Yuvaraj, Lalitha Kadiri and M Paratpara Rao

Abstract:
An experiment was conducted at Dept. of PSMA Block, College of Horticulture, Dr. YSR Horticultural University, Anantharajupeta, to know the protein, fiber, alkaloid content in both leaves and roots of Ashwagandha. The experiment was laid out in Split Plot Design with a total of 16 treatments replicated thrice with four sowing dates (First fortnight of September, second fortnight of September, first fortnight of October and Second fortnight of October), three Organic manures (FYM, Vermicompost, Neem Cake) and NPK (40:60:20 kg ha^-1). Results reveled that maximum protein, fiber, alkaloid content was recorded with September 15^th sown crop when compared to other dates sown crop, when as organic manures shown all significant result in compared with RDF.