Vol. 12, Issue 12 (2023)

Author(s):
KV Chaudhary, PC Joshi, SP Chaudhari and JH Brahmbhatt

Abstract:
The present investigation entitled, "Effect of different fertilizer levels and method of jeevamrut application on yield and economics of broccoli (Brassica oleracea var. italica) cv. Palam Samridhi" was carried out during rabi season of 2020-21 and 2021-22 at College Farm, College of Horticulture, Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University, Jagudan, District: Mehsana, Gujarat. Combination of 27 treatments was laid out in Randomized Block Design with factorial concept (FRBD). The parameters observed were fresh weight of curd (g), sprout weight per plant (g), yield per plot (kg) and yield per hectare (q). The benefit: cost ratio of different treatments was also worked out. The treatment 80% recommended dose of nitrogen, phosphorous and potash with soil + foliar application of jeevamrut produced superior results for all the parameters observed including benefit: cost ratio.