Vol. 12, Issue 12 (2023)

Author(s):
DK Debata and LK Das

Abstract:
Ginger is a key component in both conventional and modern medicine. It strengthens immunity and is a rich source of several minerals and physiologically active compounds. Since it can be grown in a variety of climatic circumstances, the production of this spice has been increasing in most regions of the world. Because it is a nutrient-exhaustive crop that needs an appropriate supply of nutrients at critical stages of its growth in the form of chemical fertilisers or organic manuring, or a combination of both. To obtain excellent quality and quantity of ginger rhizomes as well as protect soil health and environmental quality, effective nutrient management can aid in decreasing the abuse of chemical fertilisers. In this perspective, this chapter aims to depict, Nutrient Management for the sustainable production of ginger is a crucial component of sustainable agriculture, which necessitates resource management in a way to satisfy changing human requirements without degrading the quality of the environment and conserving essential natural resources. A field experiment was conducted at RRTTS, G. Udayagiri, Kandhamal, Odisha to assess the yield and quality of ginger treated with different combinations of organic manure. Bio fertiliser 12kg/ha +10 t FYM +4t leaf litter /ha + neem cake 2q/ha + pot manure was the best treatment with highest no of primary finger/clump (18.10), no of secondary fingers /clump(46.10), weight of primary finger/clump (366.79g), weight of secondary fingers /clump(265.14g) and yield of 154.11 q/ha in T6 among the treatments.Plant height at harvest is 74.20cm, no. of tillers/clump-12.3,no. of leaves/tiller -16.30 and leaf length-15.12cm were found in T6. This combination also produced the highest net return 0f 332440 rupees with Benefit: Cost ratio of 2.56.