Vol. 12, Issue 7 (2023)

Author(s):
Prathima, LS Verma and SK Tamrakar

Abstract:
Organic waste from agriculture can be properly managed by reusing it for environmental management and as a source of plant nutrients. In view of this, the present study entitled “Effect of Different Agricultural Wastes as Growing Substrates on Growth and Flowering Responses of Gaillardia pulchella Foug” was conducted at Horticultural Research cum Instructional Farm at College of Agriculture, IGKV, Raipur (C.G.) during the academic year 2022-23. The experiment was laid out in completely randomized block design using eight treatments and replicated thrice. The results showed that all the plant growth and flowering parameters were significantly influenced by different growing media, except stem girth. The treatments combination of Garden soil + FYM + Cocopeat (1:1:1), Garden soil + FYM + Rice husk (1:1:1) and Garden soil + FYM + Neem cake (1:1:0.2) was considered the best for the growth and flowering of gaillardia. This suggests that the combination of aforementioned agricultural wastes can provide an environmentally friendly approach for agricultural waste management.