Vol. 11, Issue 12 (2022)

Author(s):
Swarda P Parab, SB Thorat, RG Khandekar, SS More, YR Parulekar, GC Kapare

Abstract:
The present study entitled “Effect of potting media on growth of arecanut (Areca catechu L.) Seedlings” was conducted at College of Horticulture, Dapoli, Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Dapoli during 2021-22. The experiment consisted of eight treatments which were replicated thrice. The treatments were prepared with combination of different media such as Soil, Sand, Vermicompost, Ricehusk, Cocopeat and Farm yard manure (FYM). The results of the experiment revealed that growth of arecanut seedlings was superior in the treatment T6 i.e., Soil + Vermicompost + Sand (1:1:1). Maximum plant height (86.52 cm) and number of leaves (6.07) were recorded at 180 days after rebagging when arecanut seedlings were raised in Soil + Vermicompost + Sand in 1:1:1 proportion (treatment T6). Further it can be concluded that, the growth of arecanut seedlings was significantly influenced when raised in different potting media. The treatment T6 i.e., Soil + Vermicompost + Sand (1:1:1) was superior in comparison to others for raising vigorous and healthy arecanut seedlings.