Vol. 11, Issue 9 (2022)

Author(s):
Amanpreet Kaur and Dr. Harpreet Kaur

Abstract:
The field experiment entitled “Effect of different levels of NPK and manures on growth, yield and quality of cauliflower (Brassica oleracea L. var. botrytis) under open field conditions” was carried out at the “Campus for Research and Advanced Studies, GSSDGS Khalsa College, Patiala” during the Rabi season of 2021-2022. The experiment was laid out in randomized block design with comprising of thirteen treatment and three replications. The results revealed that different NPK levels and organic manures resulted in significantly superior in growth, yield and quality characters. All the growth parameters plant height (44.79 cm), leaf length (39.45 cm), leaf width (22.64 cm), plant spread (34.91 cm) and no of leaves plant 1 (22.86) were significantly maximum in treatment T2 (100% RDF + 2.5 t ha 1 Vermicompost). Yield parameters diameter of curd (17.94 cm), average weight of curd (734.45 g) and curd yield (677.05 g) were maximum in T2 (100% RDF + 2.5 t ha 1 Vermicompost). Maximum TSS (4.95°Brix) and Ascorbic acid content (38.90 mg 100 g-1) were also found in T2 (100% RDF + 2.5 t ha 1 Vermicompost).