Vol. 11, Special Issue 8 (2022)

Author(s):
Naresh K, R Rajyalaxmi, K Usha Kumari, M Paratpara Rao and P Subbaramamma

Abstract:
The present investigation was carried out to evaluate the performance and profitability study of leafy vegetables as intercrops in high density mango orchard. The experiment was conducted at Mango Research Station, Nuzvid during summer season of 2021-22 with three replications in Randomized Block Design. Leafy vegetables were evaluated for performance and profitability. Based on finding, it was found that Land Equivalent Ratio, Area Time Equivalent Ratio and Monetary Advantage index were highest for mango + Palak (Rs. 2.43, 1.21/- and Rs. 4,30,121.28/-respectively) followed by mango + fenugreek (2.06, 1.03 and Rs. 3,13,939.55/- respectively). Maximum profitability (Rs. 4,31,661/-) and B : C Ratio (2.45) were obtained from mango + palak based intercropping system followed by mango + mint (Rs. 3,74,457.93/-/per ha and 2.29 respectively).